After losing a tight competition for the vacant manager's job of the Arizona Diamondbacks to Torey Lovullo, Phil Nevin has decided to leave the organization for the division-rival San Francisco Giants, according to multiple reports.

Nevin will join Bruce Bochy's staff as their third base coach, reports Rodney Haas of Arizona Sports, replacing Roberto Kelly who was relieved of his duties in October.

The 45-year-old Nevin managed the Diamondbacks Triple-A affiliate in Reno the past three seasons, leading them to a Pacific Coast League Championship Series berth in 2014 after a 81-63 season.

Nevin, a journeyman throughout his 12 seasons in the big leagues, also interviewed for a manager's position with the Houston Astros in 2015, which eventually went to A.J. Hinch.