New Cubs manager David Ross hasn’t made any decisions regarding his coaching staff

The Cubs think they’ve found the right guy in new manager David Ross. Now it’s on him to identify whom he wants on his support staff.

During his introductory news conference Monday, Ross wouldn’t share his plans for his coaching staff.

‘‘I haven’t started that process yet,’’ he said. ‘‘I’ve sent some texts to coaches. . . . I’ll know more of that going forward.’’

But team president Theo Epstein hinted Ross will make at least one adjustment, which might mean replacing bench coach Mark Loretta with a well-versed veteran.

‘‘I know from talking to [Ross] and his thoughts during the interview and the last couple of days, he plans on keeping a number of our coaches,’’ Epstein said. ‘‘There are also some guys — at least a couple of guys — he really has his eyes on from the outside that could fit into the mix, as well.’’

Ross, a two-time World Series champion, thinks he has some skills that will make his transition to managing easier, including an ability to communicate and build relationships with players. But with no previous managerial or coaching experience at any level, Ross knows he’ll need some guidance early on with in-game decisions.

‘‘It’s going to be important that my bench coach is one step ahead of me until I get that feel back,’’ Ross said.

Epstein said he sees the benefit of having a coach with previous managerial or coaching experience.

‘‘Either as bench coach or somewhere on the staff, I think it’s important, given David’s lack of experience managing, to have someone who’s either managed or been a bench coach and can stay a step ahead of him early on over the course of the game as he grows into the job,’’ Epstein said. ‘‘That would make a lot of sense.’’

The Cubs have had three pitching coaches, three hitting coaches and two bench coaches since they won the World Series in 2016. Some of those changes were urged by the front office.

Epstein stressed Ross will have the final say on who stays and goes with regard to his coaching staff, but Ross said he will defer to Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer on roster decisions.

‘‘I have enough on my plate when it comes to that stuff,’’ Ross said. ‘‘I want as much input as they want from me and players that I like from around the league or experiences that I’ve had. . . . [But] I’ll leave that to them.’’