The Seattle Mariners have hired Tanner Swanson away from the New York Yankees to serve as their catching coordinator, according to reports on November 6, 2026. Swanson spent the 2026 season as the Yankees' director of catching, where he worked with the team's catchers at the major league level.
The move brings Swanson to Seattle after one season in New York. He previously held catching coordinator roles in the Minnesota Twins organization and has been recognized for his work in catcher development.
Swanson was photographed at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2026, during a game between the Yankees and Mariners. The Mariners have not yet officially announced the hiring.
