CLEVELAND -- Revered Guardians pitching coach Carl Willis is sticking around.

MLB.com has confirmed that Willis will return as Cleveland’s pitching coach in 2026. The club has not officially announced the news, which Cleveland.com reported on Saturday.

Willis, 64, took some time to reflect on the season before making a decision on his future, just as he has done in recent years. He will be back in 2026 for his 16th overall season as Cleveland’s pitching coach, including his ninth straight.

Willis’ initial tenure spanned 2003-09 under manager Eric Wedge. After stints with Seattle and Boston, Willis returned as Cleveland’s pitching coach entering ’18 under Terry Francona, and he has remained a staff mainstay since Stephen Vogt took over as manager entering ‘24.

Vogt spoke highly of Willi

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