The Seattle Mariners picked Don Wakamatsu as their new manager, giving the job to Oakland’s bench coach and filling the only opening in the majors.

Wakamatsu was chosen Tuesday over several other candidates, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.

Mariners spokesman Tim Hevly said the team expected to make an announcement Wednesday, but he would not confirm or deny the choice of Wakamatsu.

KING television in Seattle first reported that Wakamatsu got the job.