Johnny Washington hired as Mets co-hitting coach (source)

NEW YORK — The Mets finalized their Major League coaching staff this week with the hire of Johnny Washington, who will serve as co-hitting coach alongside incumbent Troy Snitker. A source confirmed the hire, which the team has not announced.

Washington, 42, spent this year as the Braves’ Minor League hitting coordinator, where he worked at all levels of the organization. Prior to that,…