Kiermaier just retired at the end of last season but said he wanted to get into coaching, and specifically mentioned that he wanted to work with Toronto because he loved his time in the organization.

Kevin Kiermaier is widely considered one of the greatest defensive outfielders to grace MLB and bowed out of the game in style, winning a World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers last year.

Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, now a special assistant with the team, works with players at spring training in Dunedin Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS ...

Kevin Kiermaier, a four-time Gold Glove-winning outfielder, has joined the Toronto Blue Jays coaching staff as a special assistant and outfield expert. His focus is to mentor the next generation ...

Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, now a special assistant with the team, works with players at spring training in Dunedin Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan ...

Cancel any time. DUNEDIN - Former Toronto outfielder Kevin Kiermaier felt like a rookie again on Friday. DUNEDIN – Former Toronto outfielder Kevin Kiermaier felt like a rookie again on Friday.