Bob Geren was the Mets’ bench coach from 2012-2015. (Getty Images)

New York Mets bench coach Bob Geren told ESPN.com that he’ll take the same job in Los Angeles, confirming multiple reports over the past few days.

“It was a very tough decision, but I am headed to L.A.,” Geren told Adam Rubin. “Both my wife and I have aging parents and extended family in Southern California. It’s not often you get a chance in baseball to work that close to home and to your family. I’m going to miss everything about New York and the Mets. It was a wonderful four years.”

Geren, 54, interviewed for the manager’s job that ultimately went to Dave Roberts.

Rick Honeycutt is expected to remain the Dodgers’ pitching coach, while Turner Ward will reportedly become the Dodgers’ new hitting coach. That would leave Roberts with the task of choosing a first base coach, third base coach and bullpen coach. The Dodgers had assistant hitting and pitching coaches the last two seasons too, though they could opt to restructure some of those roles for 2016.

Major league teams are allowed to have up to seven field coaches during games. Gabe Kapler, the Dodgers’ director of player development and the runner-up for the manager’s job, is a possibility to join the staff in a player information coach-type role.

The Dodgers aren’t expected to announce their staff today, so the formal announcement could come next week during the Winter Meetings.