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Twins Hire José Martínez As Minor League Coach

Former MLB outfielder José Martínez is taking a job in the Twins’ system as a minor league hitting coach, he announced. Martínez concluded his playing career in 2025 after a run in the Mexican League and winter ball in his…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 2:13 AM
Twins Hire José Martínez As Minor League Coach
Key Things to Know
  • José Martínez announced he is joining the Minnesota Twins system as a minor league hitting coach.
  • This position marks Martínez's first coaching role in affiliated baseball.
  • Martínez finished his playing career in 2025 after playing in Mexico and Venezuela.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Major League Baseball outfielder José Martínez has announced that he is joining the Minnesota Twins organization as a minor league hitting coach. This role represents Martínez's first coaching position in affiliated professional baseball following his retirement from active play in 2025.

Martínez spent five seasons in the majors, most notably with the St. Louis Cardinals from 2016 through 2019, before stints with the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs in 2020. He ended his major league career with a .289/.356/.447 batting line.

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