The New York Mets are hiring A.J. Ellis as their major-league strategy coordinator, The Athletic's Will Sammon reported Wednesday. The club has not yet announced the move. Ellis becomes the latest addition to manager Andy Green's coaching staff as the Mets continue preparing for the 2027 season. His arrival also reunites Green with a familiar face from his time managing the San Diego Padres.
Mets Hiring A.J. Ellis to Major-League Coaching Staff
Ellis, 45, played 11 major-league seasons, most notably with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also spent time with the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins before finishing his playing career with San Diego in 2018. Across 672 career games, Ellis hit .239 with 44 home runs and 229 RBI. While his offensive numbers were modest, his experience behind the plate gave him years of working closely with pitchers and handling major-league pitching staffs.
Following his retirement, Ellis joined the Padres' front office as a special assistant in 2019. He now brings both playing and front-office experience to his new role in New York. During his final season as a player, Ellis played under Green in San Diego. That existing relationship could help ease his...