This is Manny Mota’s first week in uniform as a Dodger coach during the regular season since 2012. (Getty Images)

Manny Mota has been in uniform and on the field during the Dodgers’ series against the Arizona Diamondbacks this week. While that might not seem like a big deal — Mota has worn the Dodgers’ uniform as a player or coach for 48 seasons — it’s a noteworthy change.

The Dodgers quietly moved Mota off their major league coaching staff in 2013, when he joined the club’s Spanish-language radio team on a more regular basis. Mota is still listed as a broadcaster in the club’s media guide and is a regular contributor to Spanish-language television and radio broadcasts.

But ever since that change three seasons ago, Mota had been in uniform during spring training only.

Mota, who turned 78 in February, declined to discuss the latest change at length.

“I’m just happy to be here and grateful, and I’ll try to do the best I can,” he said.

Manager Dave Roberts played here from 2002-04, three of Mota’s many seasons in the Dodger dugout, and took credit for the idea of bringing him back into the Dodger Stadium coach’s room this season.

“I just feel that he brings a lot to the table, as far as the trust that the players have with him, the hitting coaches are on board,” Roberts said. “He’s working real well with those two guys,” hitting coach Turner Ward and assistant Tim Hyers.

“I have a history with Manny,” Roberts continued. “He’s here for the players. He loves being a Dodger.”

For now, Roberts said there are no plans for Mota to travel with the team for road games.