Phil Nevin is joining the White Sox after all. The former Angels skipper was this offseason, but the job ultimately went to Will Venable. However, reports that the White Sox are hiring Nevin to be a special a sistant in their player development department. notes that Nevins hiring is not yet finalized, but it should be made official sometime next month. Nevin, 53, played for 12 seasons between 1995 and 2006, suiting up for the Astros, Tigers, Angels, Padres, Rangers, Cubs, and Twins. He then coached and managed in the minor leagues for the Tigers and Diamondbacks before earning his first big league coaching job with the Giants in 2017. After one season as San Franciscos third base Caden Dana Jersey coach, he left to work the same job for the Yankees, coaching third base in the Bronx from 2018-21. Nevin began the 2022 season as the third base coach for the Angels, and he took over as interim manager following Joe Maddons dismi sal that June. The Angels removed the interim tag and brought Nevin back as skipper in 2023, but following another disappointing season, they chose not to offer him a contract for 2024. Nevin was that winter, though he lost out to Mike Shildt. He was also reportedly , though its not clear how seriously the Mets considered him for the role. The job went to John Gibbons not long after Nevin was reported to be a candidate. Now, after sitting out the 2024 campaign, Nevin is back with a team this time in the front office. While its not entirely clear what all of his duties will be in this role, Nightengale notes that one of his responsibilities will be amateur scouting for next summers draft. Thats a fitting task for Nevin, who is himself a former first-overall pick. Hans Crouse Jersey