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Now that Mariners have manager, they shift focus to rest of coaching staff

SEATTLE -- Jason Kanzler has already met with the Major League coaching staff that the Mariners are retaining in 2027. After all, they were part of his in-person interviews last week as he emerged as a finalist for the club’s…

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Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:05 AM

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The Seattle Mariners have shifted focus to completing their coaching staff after hiring Jason Kanzler as manager.
General manager Justin Hollander confirmed the club still needs to fill roughly half of its coaching vacancies.
CJ Gillman will take over as the lead Major League hitting coach following the departure of Kevin Seitzer.

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Following the introduction of Jason Kanzler as their new manager, the Seattle Mariners are shifting focus toward filling out the remaining positions on their Major League coaching staff. General manager Justin Hollander and president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto are leading the collaborative process alongside Kanzler to finalize the dugout staff.

The Mariners previously parted ways with four coaches, including bench coach Manny Acta and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer. CJ Gillman will serve as the lead hitting coach, while returning coaches include pitching coach Pete Woodworth, bullpen coach Austin Nola, and third-base coach Carlos Cardoza.

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