Sarbaugh returns to Columbus

Mike Sarbaugh (Photo: IPI)

Today the Cleveland Indians have announced the staffs for both their Triple-A Columbus and Double-A Akron affiliates.

Manager Mike Sarbaugh will return to manage Columbus for a third straight season where in his first two seasons there he has led them to International League Championships. Ruben Niebla will return as the pitching coach at Columbus and Phil Clark is moving up from High-A Kinston to be the hitting coach at Columbus. The Akron staff remains unchanged as Chris Tremie returns as the manager, Tony Arnold the pitching coach, and Rouglas Odor the hitting coach.

The rest of the coaching staffs at the Indians other affiliates as well their full player development staff are expected to be announced within the next 48 hours.

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