Kasnas City native Connor Dawson is leaving the Brewers to join the Royals hitting staff:

Dawson, 32, is a Kansas City-area native and has been a hitting coach with the Brewers since the 2022 season.

The Royals have not confirmed the hire, but Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold told reporters on Thursday that Dawson is joining the Royals’ staff. “It’s a tough loss for us, but it’s home for him,” Arnold said.

The Royals’ search is not yet complete, however, with the club expected to hire additional hitting staff members – potentially another coach or analyst.

Meanwhile, Cullen Maxey is joining the business side:

Maxey spent the past 20 years with the D-backs, and over the last 16 years, he oversaw all revenue-generating, community impact and fan-facing departments. Hi

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