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Yankees Catching Coordinator Sees Promotion Under New Manager at Seattle Mariners

After 7 seasons shaping the Yankees’ catching department, he has moved to Seattle, closing the book on New York. With the Mariners, he has not only secured a new job with a promotion, but also moved back to his roots.…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:44 AM
Yankees Catching Coordinator Sees Promotion Under New Manager at Seattle Mariners
Key Things to Know
  • Tanner Swanson has joined the Seattle Mariners as bench coach under new manager Jason Kanzler.
  • Swanson spent seven seasons overseeing catching development and quality control with the New York Yankees.
  • Under Swanson's guidance since 2020, Yankees catchers led Major League Baseball with 86 framing runs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tanner Swanson is leaving the New York Yankees to join the Seattle Mariners as bench coach under newly appointed manager Jason Kanzler. Swanson spent seven seasons with the Yankees organization, serving as director of catching, quality control coordinator, and major league field coordinator. His contract with New York expired at the end of the season, prompting a return to his home state of Washington.

During his tenure with New York since 2020, Yankees catchers led Major League Baseball with 86 framing runs. His coaching contributed to major defensive strides for catchers like Austin Wells and Jose Trevino. Swanson now joins a Mariners team that ranked second-worst in MLB in pitch framing.

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