NY Mets hire former LA Dodgers player who looks like he can help two positions

The New York Mets are hiring a former Los Angeles Dodgers player who can potentially help out at two positions.

By Tim Boyle · Rising Apple

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 6:16 PM

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The New York Mets hired former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis as major league strategy coordinator.
Rising Apple argues Ellis can assist the team by mentoring catchers and advising the pitching staff.
The writer highlights Ellis's extensive past experience catching Clayton Kershaw as valuable insight for Mets pitchers.

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The New York Mets have hired former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis to their coaching staff as major league strategy coordinator. Ellis brings significant Major League Baseball experience to the role, having previously caught Clayton Kershaw extensively in Los Angeles and played under Andy Green with the San Diego Padres.

Rising Apple's Tim Boyle argues that Ellis is positioned to assist the Mets at two crucial spots: guiding young catchers Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens, while also offering strategic insights directly to the club's pitching staff.

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