Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler's staff in 2020, becoming the first woman to be a full-time coach in the majors.

Alyssa Nakken, the first woman coach in Major League Baseball history, is leaving the Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians as an assistant in player development, as first reported by 95.7 The Game’s Steven Rissotto.

Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians

Alyssa Nakken, who broke barriers by becoming the first full-time female coach in Major League history, is leaving the Giants to join the Guardians organization, a source confirmed to MLB.com on Thursday.

Alyssa Nakken, the first full-time female coach in major league history, is departing the San Francisco Giants for a player development role with the Cleveland Guardians.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to serve as a big league coach, is joining the Guardians.

As the MLB offseason continues to heat up, trailblazer Alyssa Nakken is on the move, leaving the Giants and heading to the Guardians.

The Cleveland Guardians are still sorting out details about their coaching staff, roster and other things for 2025. They have an eye for talent at all levels, and have completed a historic hire. “Alyssa Nakken,

Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in a Major League Baseball game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians.

Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in a Major League Baseball game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians.