MIAMI -- The Marlins are expected to retain continuity on manager Don Mattingly's coaching staff in 2018, but there will be at least two changes. Outfield/baserunning coach Lorenzo Bundy and bullpen coordinator Jeff Urgelles have been informed that they will not be renewed for next season.
The rest of the staff -- including third-base coach Fredi Gonzalez, who interviewed for the Tigers managerial post -- is expected to return. That could still change, however, depending on openings that may develop with other organizations.
Mattingly, under contract the next two seasons, is expected to have a staff that includes bench coach Tim Wallach, pitching coach Juan Nieves, bullpen coach Dean Treanor, hitting coach Mike Pagliarulo, assistant hitting coach Frank Menechino, infield/first-base coach Perry Hill and catching coach Brian Schneider. Ed Lucas also is expected to return as administrative coach, which handles replay reviews.
The Marlins finished 77-85 in Mattingly's second season.
The squad got off to a slow start, and it was 15-28 on May 21. But it turned things around and improved to 66-63 on Aug. 27 before the pitching struggled in the final month.