AP Source: Marlins finalizing deal to add former manager Gabe Kapler to front office

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins are finalizing an settlement to rent former San Francisco Giants supervisor Gabe Kapler as an assistant normal supervisor, in line with an individual aware of the deal.

The particular person spoke to The Associated Press on situation of anonymity Friday as a result of the deal has not been finalized.

Kapler was fired by the Giants with three days left within the 2023 common season after the workforce did not make the playoffs for a second straight 12 months. He had a 295-248 file over 4 seasons with the Giants, however his solely 12 months guiding the workforce to a successful file was 2021, when San Francisco received a franchise-record 107 video games and the NL West title.

San Francisco misplaced within the NL Division Series that 12 months in 5 video games to Los Angeles, then went 81-81 final 12 months. The Giants have been 78-81 on the time of Kapler’s firing.

The 48-year-old Kapler additionally managed the Philadelphia Phillies from 2018-2019, going 161-163.

Once his hiring is introduced, Kapler will likely be one in all 4 assistant normal managers beneath new president of baseball operations Peter Bendix, together with Brian Chattin, Daniel Greenlee and Oz Ocampo. The Marlins introduced in Bendix final month to steer the group.

Also Friday, the Marlins claimed right-hander Kaleb Ort off waivers from Seattle. Ort was 1-2 with a 6.26 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 23 innings final season.