Del Chiaro not returning as Kernels manager

Brent Del Chiaro will not return to the Cedar Rapids Kernels this season, according to sources outside the ballclub.

Del Chiaro said after the 2011 season that he expected to return to town, though the parent Los Angeles Angels have under gone major front-office changes, including a new major league general manager (Jerry DiPoto) and farm director (Scott Servais).

It has been learned Del Chiaro will run the organization's minor-league complex in Tempe, Ariz. He also will manage the Arizona Rookie League Angels.

Del Chiaro made his professional managerial debut in 2011, leading the Kernels to a 61-78 record. He was the team's hitting coach in 2009 and 2010.

It is unclear who will manage the Kernels this season, though an announcement is expected shortly. Sources said the Angels have not hired a pitching coach for Cedar Rapids as yet.

There is a possibility the new manager will be Mike Eylward. He was Cedar Rapids' hitting coach in 2011.