CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago Cubs have announced several key promotions and new hires in their baseball operations department as they gear up for the 2024 season. The organization is strengthening its team with a mix of seasoned professionals and fresh talent.
Key Promotions:
- Jared Banner has been promoted to Assistant General Manager. He joined the Cubs in 2020 and was previously Vice President, Player Development.
- Andrew Bassett has been elevated to Vice President, Professional Scouting, after serving two years as Director, Pro Scouting/Special Assistant to the President & General Manager.
- Meghan Jones has been promoted to Vice President, Baseball Strategy. She initially joined the club in 2016 and was previously Director, Baseball Operations – Administration and Strategy.
- Garrett Chiado is now the Senior Director, Baseball Operations – Professional Acquisitions, following roles as Director, Pro Strategy and Director, Pro Analytics.
- Jason Kanzler joins the organization as Director, Player Development. He comes from the Houston Astros organization, where he was the Major League Coach and Assistant Hitting Coach.
- Ryan Otero is promoted to Director, Pitching after serving as Assistant Director, Pitching in 2023.
- Kyle Chin is elevated to Director, Baseball Technology, having been the Assistant Director in the same department.
- Scottie Munson is named Assistant Director, Amateur Scouting, after serving as Coordinator in the same field.
- Will Remillard is promoted to Assistant Director, Hitting. He was previously Manager, Hitting Development.
- Kenny Socorro is elevated to Assistant Director, International Scouting from Coordinator in the same department.
Additional Promotions:
- The Cubs have also announced promotions in areas like player development, minor league operations, baseball operations, baseball analytics, pro scouting, international scouting, and amateur scouting, reflecting a comprehensive strengthening across various departments.
Strategic Growth:
- These changes are part of the Cubs’ strategic efforts to enhance their baseball operations, showcasing a blend of internal growth and external recruitment.
- The promotions and new hires highlight the Cubs’ focus on player development, scouting, and analytics, key areas for building a successful team.
The Cubs are poised for a strong 2024 season with these additions and promotions, bringing new energy and expertise to their baseball operations. This strategic restructuring and strengthening of their team showcase the organization’s commitment to excellence and competitive success.
