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Mets Hiring A.J. Ellis

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are hiring former long-time major league catcher A.J. Ellis. Sammon reports the role will be for the Mets major league staff as a strategy coordinator. Ellis had recently worked with the…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 5:04 PM
Mets Hiring A.J. Ellis
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Mets are hiring former MLB catcher A.J. Ellis as a strategy coordinator.
  • Ellis most recently served as a special assistant to the general manager for the San Diego Padres.
  • Ellis played 11 major league seasons, finishing his career in 2018 with San Diego.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Mets are hiring former major league catcher A.J. Ellis to join their major league staff as a strategy coordinator, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Ellis previously worked in the front office for the San Diego Padres as a special assistant to the general manager.

Ellis played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball, concluding his playing career with the Padres in 2018 under manager Andy Green. He shares a long-standing friendship with Green dating back to their hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, before joining Green's staff in New York.

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