Robinson Chirinos Out as Orioles Bench Coach for 2026 Season

Robinson Chirinos Out as Orioles Bench Coach for 2026 Season

Robinson Chirinos will not return as the Orioles' bench coach for the 2026 season as the team reshapes its coaching staff under new manager Craig Albernaz. Chirinos, who was appointed in 2025, worked alongside interim manager Tony Mansolino after Brandon Hyde's dismissal. The Orioles finished the 2025 season last in the AL East with a 75-87 record, having previously made the postseason in the prior two years. Chirinos, a former catcher with 11 M…

Report: Chirinos will not return to Orioles as bench coach

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Robinson Chirinos not returning as Orioles bench coach

Chirinos joined Brandon Hyde’s staff as a first-time bench coach ahead of the 2025 season, and he was a popular figure in the clubhouse.

Robinson Chirinos Will Not Return As Orioles Bench Coach

The Orioles will not retain bench coach Robinson Chirinos for the 2026 season, reports Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. Kostka writes that Chirinos technically remains under contract but is pursuing opportunities elsewhere. That’s common practice when teams make managerial changes. Chirinos was hired just last offseason to replace Fredi González as Brandon Hyde’s top lieutenant. That lasted all of six weeks into the regular season. Baltimore…