All five have now filled their vacancies. If they dont turn around things in June, they could be unexpected sellers. Terry Pendleton Another long-time Braves coach under Cox, this former batting champ and National League MVP won three Gold Gloves for his defensive wizardry at third base. 5) to turn to. 11. That's not great, but it's better than expected. The teams biggest problem moving forward is sorting out its middle infield. Houston's loss is Detroit's gain, as Hinch takes over a rebuilding organization loaded with young talent. With the departure of either, the left-handed Daz could finally see everyday reps in MLB. Having spent three seasons (2015-17) as the Mets' hitting coach and eight years (2007-14) in the same role with the Yankees, the 51-year-old has been a part of one World Series champion and another pennant-winning club.Although Long -- now in his first year as the Nationals' hitting coach -- has spent the past 12 seasons as a Major League hitting coach, he managed in the Carolina League and Northwest League in 1998-99, giving him bench experience. 2022-23 MLB Free Agent List; Top 50 Free Agents; . Philly hoped the addition of Girardi last year would help them turn the corner after failing to do so with Gabe Kapler, but he couldn't do anything about a roster with huge blemishes. And even if you look at each managers full-time predecessor, nearly every one of them was a former manager or MLB coach when they were hired. A former player for the Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis. Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Dansby Swanson are all shortstops, while the next-best options on the outfield market are Brandon Nimmo, Andrew Benintendi and Mitch Haniger. The Jed Hoyer-led front office added a pile of veterans on short-term deals and veteran reliever Robertson might lead that group in potential suitors at the Deadline. Bob Melvin A finalist for the job when the Mets needed a manager in 2010, the cerebral Melvin has won three division crowns and taken Oakland into postseason play six times. Sandy Alcantara is well on his way to the NL Cy Young. Members of MLB front offices are as popular and well known as managers on many teams in today's games, but managers still play an important role in their teams' successes and failures. 17: Guerrero improved from +575 to +350 and is only a hair behind Ohtani (+335). However, the Rangers do have a plethora of middle infield prospects -- Justin Foscue, Davis Wendzel, Jonathan Ornelas, etc. Back when he took the Indians job in 2013, there were questions about whether he could turn the franchise into a winner. -- Shaun ONeill, Rockies: SS Jos IglesiasFor the second straight year, Iglesias could find himself going from a lower-division squad to a contender. To be sure, "interim manager hospitalized" is a lot different from "interim manager fired," but MLB's most recent three-manager season actually was a double firing. Here's a look at all 30 MLB managers from top. A 30-year-old right-hander, Musgrove went 10-7 with a 2.93 ERA last season and is starting a $100 million, five-year contract. The Yankees could replace Aaron Boone with one of these 3 managerial candidates. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images). But Shewmakes availability might hinge on whether Atlanta is confident in re-signing Dansby Swanson. Robertson is still an effective late-inning arm that could help a contender if the Cubs move into sell mode as expected. Joe Maddon then became the interim manager for a bit, going 8-14 until McNamara was able to return to the dugout for the final 14 games. For now, Chourio is ranked ninth in the Brewers Top 30, but that wont last long. They had a preseason win total of 66.5, good for third-worst in the majors, ahead of only the Baltimore Orioles and Pirates. Nov. 3: All managerial vacancies now filledWhen the regular season ended, five teams were left searching for a new manager. He hit .270 with 140 homers for five different teams and went to five World Series as a player without winning any of them. Despite playing better the past month, a 3-22 start all but killed Cincinnatis chances of being a factor for the postseason. If the Angels are buyers, they'll likely go after pitching, and Adell could be the best chip they have to offer. Turner is believed to be the Phillies top target, giving the club the opportunity to put a full-court press on the shortstop while some of his other potential suitors wait to see what happens with Judge. Among those who could be returning, in alphabetical order, are Brad Ausmus, Bruce Bochy, John Farrell, Fredi Gonzalez, John Gibbons, Mike Scioscia, Buck Showalter, Ron Washington, and Walt Weiss. Contending teams are always in the market for high-end relievers such as Sewald, who has emerged as one of the better such arms in the AL. Maddon is one of the most innovative managers in baseball over the last 15 years, popularizing the defensive shift and consistently leading winners. Three other managers were hired just a month before. Rodriguez dominated the lower levels as a reliever, but the Giants decided to give him a chance to start this year, which should only enhance his value moving forward. -- Maria Guardado, Padres: C Luis CampusanoThe Padres rank 26th out of 30 MLB teams with 41 homers, and 28th in slugging (.357). He could be an intriguing mix of youth (age) and experience (two. The power lies farther than ever from the top step, even as more is required from the man teetering upon it. Complicating matters is the fact that Dickerson, who is hitting .194, strained his left calf on Saturday, one day after he hit his first two home runs as a Cardinal. Rodney Linares, Rays third base coach Linares had a very brief minor. The long-time Dodgers catcher hit .259 with 68 home runs. After winning only 22 games last year, the Rangers blew up the team this offseason, and are hoping Woodward can lead the team in a different phase. Are they going to ride it out with a manager who has never finished a season with a winning record, or will they give someone else a chance to prove themselves capable of winning a nail-biter every once in a blue moon? Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Either way, Miami firing Mattingly before the end of the regular season wouldn't be much of a surprise. -- Keegan Matheson, Orioles: 1B/OF Trey ManciniThough he and the Orioles added a mutual option for 2023 to his deal, Mancini has acknowledged that it does little to change his future in Baltimore. It is easy to look to designated hitter Nelson Cruz as a trade chip, but if a team is looking for an everyday position player, Bell stands out. It's not Nevin's fault that Anthony Rendon suffered a season-ending injury, that Taylor Ward drastically cooled off from his hot start, that Jared Walsh can't hit the broad side of a barn in the past month or that Mike Trout is now injured and wasn't quite hitting at his usual levels of excellence before getting hurt. Since missing the first month with a right shoulder injury, Castillo has been solid in most of his six starts this season and has a 3.55 ERA after his outing vs. the Nationals on Sunday. 5. The problem is that the defensive struggles and lack of performance at the plate dont exactly do wonders for his potential trade value, but hes two years away from having been the No. They made a similar move with outfield prospect Alexander Canario, who was sent to the Cubs as part of the package for Kris Bryant at last years Trade Deadline. Same goes for fellow trade chip Anthony Santander. Through 19 games, the 37-year-old Robertson (signed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal) has a tidy 1.66 ERA with 30 strikeouts against nine walks in 21 2/3 innings. Counsell employs defensive shifts, platoons, and quick hooks with the best of them, while also garnering the fondness of his players. Boston won 108 games and a World Series title in Cora's first season in 2018, before regressing to win 84 games the following year. Experienced candidates. The Angels could stick with Adell but they have a crowded outfield that already features Mike Trout, Brandon Marsh and Ward. Had the team gotten swept by the Giants, LaRussa very likely would have gotten canned. Joe Maddon: Major League Baseball manager. Maybe those teams get into the shortstop market, or maybe they go the other way and try to sign [Justin] Verlander or [Jacob] deGrom. 1 of 30 1. Last year, the Angels released him late, and he helped the Red Sox get to the postseason (although he was ineligible because he joined the team past the Trade Deadline). 2022 MLB Season Minor Leagues MLB Standings Schedule Fielding Batting Pitching Managers Fielding Standard Fielding Appearances Pitcher Catcher First Base Second Base Third Base Shortstop Left Field Center Field Right Field Outfield Batting Standard Batting Value Advanced Batting Sabermetric Batting Win Probability Spring Training Batting Ratios Chicago opened July at 35-39 with a three-game series at San Francisco. He seems to have adjusted a bit after KC hired him in 2020, and it should be noted that Matheny never had a losing season with the Cardinals. To get a sense of what those [trade] availabilities are and try to marry those into the free-agent market and take kind of a global player personnel landscape before diving into anything in particular.. There's nothing left in 2022 to salvage, and unless you're hoping to scoop up Joe Maddon, Joe Girardi or Charlie Montoyo on the rebound before another team does, there's no real rush to make a change and put someone new in charge of a sinking ship. -- Adam McCalvy, Cardinals: RF/LF Corey DickersonThe 33-year-old Dickerson, who was signed just prior to Spring Training in hopes his left-handed bat could give the righty-heavy Cardinals lineup more balance, has flopped badly so far. Ed Lytle: baseball player. But with the expansion of coaching staffs and the retirements of some of the older managers, the pool for prospective MLB managers has vastly increased. And it inexplicably decided that leaving Woodward in charge of a much higher-paid roster was the way to go. Boone is the only one with no experience whatsoever. 5 overall pick in the MLB Draft -- and the Twins will likely figure to need top-tier pitching help. And we've still got more than two months to go until the playoffs. Maybe they gave him a "retire or get fired" ultimatum behind the scenes, but at least publicly, he was allowed to walk away on his own terms after those consecutive dumpster fires. It's rather surprising that Don Mattingly has lasted this long in Miami. But the Fish have lost 21 one-run games, and they are 17 games below .500 against teams not named the Washington Nationals. And as far as run differential is concerned, the Royals are on pace for the second-worst season in franchise history. 7. With the amount of turnover each offseason (and during the regular season) between coaches and managers, its hard for the hardened baseball fan to keep up with who is a coach on their favorite team. Yet, there sits Donnie Baseball, midway through his seventh season at the helm with merely a .435 winning percentage since 2016. Mancini is still searching for some enhanced power, but he can also play the outfield. A natural shortstop who is blocked at that position for the next decade by Francisco Lindor, Mauricio could fetch a strong return in a trade despite a middling season so far at Double-A Binghamton. Gomes is not interested in. Paying Lance Lynn and Dallas Keuchel a combined $36.5 million for 15 pre-All Star break starts with a 7.68 ERA wasn't part of the plan, either. "Hey, moron, the Angels already fired their manager.". Updated August 28, 2021 His quest for short-term success will be tougher with a team in a mini rebuild as Chris Sale heals, but Cora has proven a capable manager with a blend of old and new school thinking. Espada also spent a year working in Cashman's front office as a pro scout.Prior to joining the Yankees, Espada spent eight years with the Marlins' organization, the last four (2010-13) as the team's third-base coach. Mitchell may be the most polished of that trio, but his injury issues have continued with an oblique injury this year. 1 prospect Gabriel Moreno on the cusp. This in spite of an Opening Day payroll 39 percent higher than where Miami opened the 2021 campaign. -- Jason Beck. In January 2022, the Dodgers promoted Gomes to his current role after reportedly denying the Mets permission to interview him for their general manager opening. Lovullo led the Diamondbacks to the playoffs in his first season. Girardi had an impressive run with the Marlins and Yankees earlier in his career, including a World Series Championship in 2009, though the Yanks sometimes underachieved during his watch. The [+] former MVP hopes to return to the field as a manager. Those managers are Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Seattle's Scott Servais, Milwaukee's Craig Counsell, and the Cubs' David Ross. 3), Brayan Rocchio (No. Their No. Long was a finalist for the Mets' managerial job this winter, finishing as the runner-up to Callaway. If they are out of the race, they could look to move Peralta, who is in the final year of his contract. I think we're even earlier in understanding how the market is going to play than we would be normally at the GM Meetings, Cherington said. He's shown an old-school demeanor, leaving his starters in for higher pitch counts than most teams and also showing a willingness to run, but it remains to be seen how Woodward will handle the next chapter. He was replaced by John McNamara, who managed for 14 games before being hospitalized for a blood clot. Baltimore has been one of the worst teams in the game over the last two years, through no fault of Hyde. If it sounds far-fetched that the Mariners would deal him, consider that Seattle president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto did so with his best leverage arm last year, Kendall Graveman, on July 27, when the Mariners were nine games above .500 and one game back of the second AL Wild Card spot. The first-timers Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada (20) in the first inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Phoenix. So, did that pink slip get lost in the mail, or? Boone leads a highly talented team with a huge wallet, but he's still had to overcome some obstacles in his first three seasons. Houston Astros Last week, we took a look at our top American League Rookie of the Year and National League rookie of the year candidates. Brad Ausmus Yet another catcher who became a manager, this 52-year-old Dartmouth grad spent 18 years in the majors as a player, then managed five years, guiding the Tigers and Angels. All the same, they're averaging an atrocious 3.1 runs per game since he took over for Maddon. Ibaez currently serves as MLB's senior vice president of on-field operations, overseeing umpires and disciplinary issues. I have written 38 books and more than 20,000 articles about baseball, by a team wanting a winning manager. He can pitch into the sixth inning or later, and he just might be something a team needs as it tries to round out its rotation down the stretch. And while the Marlins' year-end record surely won't be as bad as it was in 2019 (57-105), this has been arguably their most disappointing season under Mattingly. List of managers [ edit] as of November 1, 2022 American League [ edit] Baltimore Orioles: Brandon Hyde Boston Red Sox: Alex Cora Chicago White Sox: Pedro Grifol Cleveland Guardians: Terry Francona Detroit Tigers: A.J. At Triple-A, Pedro Leon is producing runs while playing mostly center, and Corey Julks hit 10 homers in the month of May. He's certainly made his share of mistakes in-game management, but Roberts has also led the team to three World Series in four years and won the NL West in all five for his seasons. He took Toronto to consecutive postseason spots in 2015-26 but last managed in 2018. Bob Melvin. He did the job well in his first season, finishing 37-23 with some playoff success, to boot, and the team is on the shortlist of the most talented heading into 2021. He seemed like the right hire at the right time for the Astros after their sign-stealing scandal, even though a myriad of injuries led the team to a sub-.500 record last season. And despite the change in how many coaches there are, the vast majority of managers will come from a coach on the MLB staff. After an offseason of spending and emerging young stars, the expectations are now much higher. Matheny is 42 games below .500 in his two-plus seasons with the Royals, currently jostling with the A's for the worst record in the American League. Farrell, who last managed in 2017, has ties to Cleveland manager Terry Francona, who employed him as pitching coach. These next two-and-a-half weeks might provide the answer. La Russa is a Hall of Famer, as one of the greatest managers to ever do it, but it remains to be seen if he can evolve in today's game. More >, Royals: Weeks after parting ways with longtime president of baseball operations Dayton Moore and promoting J.J. Picollo to head up their baseball operations department, the Royals dismissed manager Mike Matheny after three seasons at the helm. They're going to trade away Andrew Benintendi soon. Ausmus, who played for the Astros, was reportedly a candidate for their manager job that eventually went to Dusty Baker. Other AL West Pitcher Prospect Graduates. And then back down to four games below .500 after losing the first game of a July 12 doubleheader, they had two games at Cleveland and four games at Minnesota left before the All-Star break. The former Dodgers catcher, 62, most recently managed the U.S. national team that took a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Jim Riggleman was moved from his role as bench coach to serve as the Reds' interim manager.But as we saw this past winter, teams are routinely looking for the next big thing, with five of the six new managers -- Aaron Boone, Mickey Callaway, Alex Cora, Gabe Kapler and Dave Martinez -- all landing their first managerial jobs this season.Here are seven candidates that could find themselves in contention for a managerial job in the coming months.Sandy Alomar Jr. (Indians' first-base coach) At the All-Star break, Jose Abreu was their only hitter to appear in at least 75 of the 92 games played. Having worked with the Yanks and Astros, the 42-year-old is well-versed in analytics, a plus for any potential managerial candidate.Espada has also managed in the Puerto Rican Winter League and has served as Puerto Rico's third-base coach in both the 2013 and '17 World Baseball Classic.Kevin Long (Nationals' hitting coach) Hinch has achieved the 77-win season, which made the Tigers . "I'm not too concerned," Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said to Jackson and Mish. | But those teams don't appear on our list, as our goal is to identify the managers most in danger of losing their jobs any day now. With what was by Arizona's standards a massive payroll in both 2018 and 2019, the D-Backs remained competitive and finished with winning records but missed the postseason in both years. Then again, we're talking about an Arizona team well on its way to a third consecutive last-place finish in the NL West; one that was 18-15 one-fifth of the way through this season before falling apart at the seams. But his raw power is undeniable and hes still just 23. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images). Sal Frelick, Joey Wiemer and Garrett Mitchell are the top three, with Wiemer having rocketed toward the top of the list while winning Brewers Minor League Player of the Year honors a year ago with a terrific power/speed combo. But keeping Ohtani (and, you know, the entire fanbase) happy is more important than setting up your interim manager for long-term success. But hes best-known for taking the 2013 Red Sox to a world championship. Snitker is an old-school manager, but he's successfully guided the Braves to annual division winners again. But for once, we at least know Jos Ramrez wont be part of any phone calls. The right-handed-hitting Cooper or Aguilar would be a nice complementary piece to a contending team's lineup. While he will be a rental, the Royals should lock up a decent trade package for him. With the help of each MLB.com beat writer, here's a look at one trade chip for each team as summer heats up: Blue Jays: A wealth of catching depthThe Blue Jays arent lacking prospects, with No. But their system is particularly rich on middle infielders, and those jobs are currently taken at Tropicana Field by young, controllable players like Wander Franco, Brandon Lowe, Taylor Walls, Vidal Brujn and Isaac Paredes. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images), Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports. Tigers: OF Robbie GrossmanThe Tigers are likely to have a glut of outfielders later this season once top prospect Riley Greene arrives, Austin Meadows recovers from vertigo and Akil Baddoo returns from Triple-A Toledo. The last four-plus weeks have gone sideways for the club, but Iglesias is hitting a steady .314 and has avoided the home-road ups and downs. He had his first taste of the job last season with the team's Class A Advanced team in Tampa, where he was named the Florida State League's Manager of the Year.Bell has been a hitting coach with the Pirates and a bench coach with the D-backs and Reds, giving him a big league coaching rsum to go with his Minor League managerial experience.Carlos Beltran (Retired player) 13.29.297. Adell is a former top prospect who has had some issues making contact at the plate, and his defense in the outfield remains a work in progress. The 24-year-old was off to a strong start with Double-A Tulsa, posting a 2.81 ERA through his first four games, before a tough outing against San Antonio this past Thursday caused that number to balloon to 4.26. David Freese celebrates after hitting the game-winning homer in the 11th inning of Game 6 of the 2011 World . Monday, February 27, 2023 5:33AM. If you arent going to spend big on the top guys, youre going to have to look at the other 29 rosters to find high-end pitching.. The personal catcher for Hall of Famer Greg Maddux, Perez won MVP honors in the 1999 NL Championship Series as a fill-in for injured veteran Javy Lopez. "None of the outfielders on the market are Plan Bs for teams that want Judge and don't get him," the source said. That being said, heres a Bakers Dozen of potential managers with potent resumes: 1. Baseball managers are like Coke bottles: theyre recycled frequently. Peralta would be attractive to a contender, not just for his performance at the plate and in the field, but also for the energy he brings to a clubhouse. This year, Iglesias signed with the Rockies for one year and $5 million to play shortstop. -- Daniel Kramer, Rangers: INF/OF Nick Solak / infield prospectsIf the Rangers are hovering around .500 by the Trade Deadline, its unlikely theyll go full fire sale like they did in 2021. Top 10 2022 MLB General Managers (GMs) on the Hot Seat: Which GMs Are Getting the Pink Slip? He later held the third-base and first-base coaching jobs on Mike Scioscia's staff from 2014-16.Joe Espada (Astros' bench coach) -- Mandy Bell, Royals: LF Andrew BenintendiBenintendi has been the Royals best hitter, and its not even close. After winning only 75 games in 2019, the Reds made the playoff last year at 31-29 with a team that still underachieved considering the three aces on their pitching staff. Unfortunately, Maddon wore out his welcome with Chicago, and the Angels continued to struggle in his first season in LA. Since Alex Cora and AJ Hinch returned after their one-year suspensions, could Beltran do the same? Now touching 98 mph with his fastball, Waldichuk has carried that success into his 2022 performance at Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, knocking on the door of a big league callup. It seems less likely the Sox would move star shortstop and team leader Xander Bogaerts because of how much that would upset the fanbase, not to mention the clubhouse. His four-pitch arsenal is highlighted by his changeup, and command is one of his strong suits. Meanwhile, a number of players who were once thought to be bargains long-term Yon Moncada, Tim Anderson, Eloy Jimnez, Luis Robert are becoming more pricey. The 22-year-old right-hander entered Wednesday with a 3.38 ERA over nine starts with High-A Eugene, but he likely remains a couple of years away from impacting the big league club, so the Giants could be open to trading him to clear a 40-man spot for a player who can help them win now. Judge isnt just the best free agent available this offseason, hes also the first domino that will spark the rest of the market. There are currently no open managerial jobs remaining. Another free agent, Luis Enrique stepped down as Spain manager after a round of 16 exit at the hands of Morocco at the 2022 World Cup. 9 Jared Kelley and No. DiSarcina also coordinated Boston's entire Spring Training program, just the latest entry on an impressive rsum.The 50-year-old -- who has been a candidate for openings in Seattle and Philadelphia -- managed four years in the Boston organization at the Class A (2007-09) and Triple-A ('13) levels, winning three division titles in those seasons.DiSarcina has also been a member of a front office, serving as a special assistant to the general manager with the Angels in 2011. At this time of the year, one thing that we know in our position is what the free-agent market looks like; one thing that we don't entirely know is what the trade market looks like, Eppler said. The Royals then brought in Mike Matheny, hoping that the winning record in each of his seven seasons in St. Louis would translate the 241 miles from Busch Stadium to Kauffman Stadium. With the Angels in a slump that could leave the second spot in the division up for grabs, theres no need to repeat the past and trade ace left-hander Martn Prez, who is currently on a one-year contract, as they did with ace Kyle Gibson last season. There have already been three managerial changes this seasonLos Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillieswhich is a bit unusual. MartinezThe star slugger is off to a terrific start, which only increases his value if the Red Sox are only on the bubble of contention by the Trade Deadline. Terry Pendleton, then first base coach for the Braves, disagrees with umpire Jordan Baker. The Padres have less payroll flexibility than in years past, as they are flirting with exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax threshold a second straight season. Given that Moreno is baseballs No. The Phillies can tell Turner or whoever else they have their eye on, Youre not our Plan B; youre the guy we want. Players like hearing that.. Steamer. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto. Pirates GM Ben Cherington believes the trade market might take a little while to get going, as this weeks meetings took place just days after the conclusion of the World Series. The Diamondbacks were one of the sexiest bad teams last year, improving 22 wins from a 110-loss disaster in 2021 off electric pitching from Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly, a fun squad of hitters, and a back half performance that convinced the team to pick up manager Torey Lovullo's option for 2023, keep rebuilding, and try for an outside shot at the WC3. However, we did make one exception for our list: for a former MLB coach or manager prior to 2017 to be included, they had to have interviewed for an MLB managerial job since the 2019-2020 offseason. 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