BREAKING NEWS: Wakamatsu reportedly to be named Seattle Mariners manager

Don Wakamatsu is reported to be the new manager of the Mariners and an official announcement is expected on Wednesday.

The bench coach of the Oakland Athletics will take the helm of the Mariners, according to reports from several Seattle media, as Wakamatsu got the nod over six other finalists.

The Mariners have not made an official announcement or commented on the story, according to MLB.com.