Juan Nieves

Detroit Tigers coaches Anthony Sanders and Juan Nieves will not return to the team for the 2027 season, according to reporting by The Athletic. The club is letting both assistants go as it reshapes its coaching staff. Details on the reasons behind the departures or their replacements have not been announced.

The Detroit Tigers have parted ways with first-base coach Gary Sanders and assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves, according to reports citing sources. The moves signal the club is reshuffling its coaching staff as it looks ahead to the offseason. Details on the reasons behind the departures or potential replacements have not yet been made public by the organization.