Mariners name Jason Kanzler their new manager

Sport · First reported 3 Nov, 17:48 · Updated 17:55

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Seattle has hired Jason Kanzler, 36, as its 22nd manager. He joins after three seasons leading player development for the Cubs and earlier coaching roles with Houston; the Mariners were 76-86 last season.

The Mariners announced Kanzler’s appointment on Tuesday; he is 36 and will be the club’s 22nd manager.
Kanzler spent the past three seasons as the Cubs’ director of player development and previously coached with the Astros.
Seattle finished 76-86 last season. The Post notes Kanzler has no experience as a manager at any level.

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Key facts

Manager: Jason Kanzler, age 36; the Mariners’ 22nd manager.
Recent role: Cubs director of player development for the past three seasons.
Seattle’s last season: 76-86.
Managerial experience: The Post reports Kanzler had not managed at any level before the hire.