The Tampa Bay Rays have finalized their coaching staff, and it's a mix of familiar faces and exciting new additions! On Tuesday, the team officially announced the completion of their coaching lineup, with Will Bradley stepping in as an assistant hitting coach. But who is Will Bradley, and what does this mean for the team? Let's dive in!
Bradley brings a wealth of experience to the table. He spent the 2025 season as a minor league hitting coordinator, honing his skills and preparing for the big leagues. Before his time with the Rays, Bradley was a college player and coach. He transitioned to professional baseball with the Angels back in 2019. His journey with the Rays began as a Triple-A hitting coach before he moved into the coordinator role. He even coached for the Australian national team! This is his debut season on an MLB staff, and he will share the assistant hitting coach responsibilities with Ozzie Timmons.
Last month, the Rays announced that former All-Star Corey Dickerson would be taking over as first base coach. He's stepping into the role vacated by Michael Johns, who has moved on to become Blake Butera’s bench coach in Washington.
Interestingly, the core of manager Kevin Cash’s staff remains unchanged from the 2025 season. Returning to their roles are bench coach Rodney Linares, pitching coach Kyle Snyder, hitting coach Chad Mottola, third base coach Brady Williams, assistant pitching coach Rick Knapp, bullpen coach Jorge Moncada, field coordinator Tomas Francisco, and process/development coach Kris Goodman.
What do you think about the new additions to the coaching staff? Do you think these changes will impact the team's performance? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
