The Toronto Blue Jays, like every big-league team, have an extensive coaching staff. It’s not just about the manager with major-league ballclubs; there’s an army of coaches, analysts, and various experts.
Fans of the Jays will inevitably wonder how much a pitching coach makes with the Blue Jays. Others may wonder which lesser-seen coaches have been brought in during the offseason after a spectacular 2025 campaign.
Who Are the Toronto Blue Jays Coaches?
| Manager/Coach | Role |
| John Schneider | Manager |
| DeMarlo Hale | Associate Manager |
| Pete Walker | Pitching Coach |
| David Popkins | Hitting Coach |
| Mark Budzinski | First Base Coach |
| Carlos Febles | Third Base Coach |
| Cody Atkinson | Assistant Hitting Coach |
| Lou Iannotti | Assistant Hitting Coach |
| Sam Greene | Assistant Pitching Coach |
| Graham Johnson | Bullpen Coach |
| Drew Butera | Major League Coach |
| Alex Andreopoulos | Bullpen Catcher |
| Luis Hurtado | Bullpen Catcher |
| John Lannan | Major League Mental Performance Coach |
| Eric Duncan | Major League Field Coordinator |
What Are the Blue Jays Coaches Salaries?
Other than manager John Schneider (approximately $1 million per year), Blue Jays coaches’ salaries aren’t publicly known at this time.
Who Was the Previous Manager of the Blue Jays Before John Schneider?
Charlie Montoyo preceded John Schneider as Blue Jays manager. Montoyo had a .500 record across 472 regular-season games as Jays manager before he was fired in July 2022.
Despite often being favoured to make the postseason in Blue Jays odds, Montoyo didn’t win a single playoff game during his three years as Jays manager.
Who Are the New Blue Jays Coaches This Season?
Drew Butera and Cody Atkinson were external hires added to Schneider’s staff as a Major League coach and assistant hitting coach, respectively.
Eric Duncan, who had been the director of position player development, was promoted to Major League field coordinator.
Which Coach Left the Blue Jays From Last Season?
Don Mattingly left the Blue Jays at the end of the 2025 season. The former manager had served as the Jays’ bench coach in 2025 after serving as an offensive coordinator in 2024.
Mattingly was going to retire at the end of last season until his 11-year-old son encouraged him to continue his big-league career.
He joined the Philadelphia Phillies as their bench coach in January 2026.
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