The Chicago Cubs have hired Jason Kanzler as their new director of player development.
Kanzler had been a member of the Houston Astros coaching staff for the last three seasons. Jared Banner was Chicago\'s vice president of player development before he was promoted to assistant general manager.
The Cubs have also promoted Ryan Otero to be the team\'s new director of pitching. Otero has worked in the Cubs\' player development and research & development departments since 2018.