Athletics Released Coaches Cron and Jensen
The Oakland organization announced it will not retain hitting coach Chris Cron and quality control coach Marcus Jensen.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Baseball
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The Oakland Athletics have parted ways with hitting coach Chris Cron and quality control coach Marcus Jensen. Both coaches will not return to the staff for the 2027 season.
Why it matters
The decision marks a shift in the coaching structure for the Athletics as the organization prepares for the upcoming season. Mike Aldrete is set to continue his role as hitting coach for the team moving forward.
The Oakland Athletics finished the 2026 season tied for 20th in total runs scored across the league. This offensive performance metric follows the tenure of the coaching staff recently released by the organization.
The players
Chris Cron
He served as the hitting coach for the Oakland Athletics during the 2024 season.
Marcus Jensen
He had been a member of the Oakland Athletics coaching staff since 2015.
Mike Aldrete
He is a coach for the Oakland Athletics who will remain with the team as hitting coach.
The details
Chris Cron joined the organization in 2022 and moved into the hitting coach role in 2024. Marcus Jensen had been a part of the Athletics coaching staff since 2015 and served as quality control coach for the past two seasons.
Timeline
Marcus Jensen joined the coaching staff in 2015.
Chris Cron joined the Athletics organization in 2022.
Marcus Jensen became quality control coach in 2023.
Chris Cron began his role as hitting coach in 2024.
The 2027 season is the year the coaches will not return.
Season Trajectory
These coaching departures signal a significant reshuffling of the Athletics staff following the 2026 season. The move to replace key offensive coaches aims to address the team's standing as they look toward the 2027 season.
The return of Mike Aldrete as hitting coach provides continuity for the lineup heading into the 2027 season. Fans should monitor further staff additions as the organization looks to improve upon its 20th-place run-scoring output.
The takeaway
The Athletics are prioritizing a change in offensive leadership to bolster their production after a mid-tier offensive finish in 2026. Fans can expect further adjustments as the team finalizes its coaching roster for the future.
Further reading
For more on roster shifts, visit the Baseball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MLB.
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