Mariners reportedly adding HOFer to staff

Former Seattle Mariners player Edgar Martinez in 2021. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners reportedly adding Hall of Fame player to coaching staff

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Aug 22, 2024 4:46 PM ET

The Seattle Mariners are making significant changes to their coaching staff, and one involves bringing back a Hall of Fame player.

According to Adam Jude of the Seattle Times, the Mariners are expected to hire legendary designated hitter Edgar Martinez for the remainder of the season. Martinez previously served as the Mariners’ hitting coach from 2015-18.

Hearing Edgar Martinez is expected to join old teammate Dan Wilson on the Mariners coaching staff for the rest of the season.

Martinez was the M’s hitting coach from 2015-18 and he’s been a special adviser for the club since.

— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) August 22, 2024

This is Seattle's latest in a series of changes. Manager Scott Servais is reportedly set to be fired before the team’s next game on Friday. Former Mariners catcher Dan Wilson, who played with Martinez, is expected to replace Servais.

Martinez remains a hitting adviser for Seattle, and it is logical to assume he will take up a similar role. He is one of the most popular former Mariners, so bringing him in will add some goodwill to a fanbase that has to be highly disappointed with how the season has unraveled.

Seattle is hitting just .216 as a team this season, which is primarily why they are no longer leading their division. The club hopes Martinez can help correct that, as he batted .312 during his playing career.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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