He's the longest-serving manager in franchise history. ESPN kicks off MLB spring training with telecasts of four games over four consecutive days, beginning with Monday's New York Mets . However, the Rangers do have a plethora of middle infield prospects -- Justin Foscue, Davis Wendzel, Jonathan Ornelas, etc. 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. 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. -- Todd Zolecki, Brewers: Top outfield prospectsThe top three Brewers prospects per MLB Pipeline and five of the top eight are outfielders -- all with high upside who could provide the foundation of an impact trade in July. -- 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. In addition to holding an ERA of 3.06, the right-hander leads AL starters in innings pitched (70 2/3), ranks fourth in strikeouts (78), 11th in WHIP (1.00) and 13th in opponents batting average (.211) through 12 starts. The southpaw is having a bit of a resurgence. 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. It was back to mediocrity last year due in large part to injuries, and the challenges are greater now with the pitching staff fending off father time. But Contreras is hardly the only trade chip. What we use these meetings for is to touch base with everybody, Eppler said. 2022. 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. A switch-hitting shortstop who hit .258 over 14 seasons, mostly with Oakland, Weiss was AL Rookie of the Year and an AL All-Star. Eddie Perez The long-time bullpen and first base coach for the Braves, Perez is another Bobby Cox disciple whose best years as a player came when Cox managed the team. While we will consider some of the retired managers of recent years, one that we will not is former Twins and Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, since he retired due to medical concerns. It already cost him the job of Mets manager in 2020, when the scandal broke, before he could manage a game. Pablo Lopez should have been one too. A controllable bullpen arm or two. The 31-year-old is trying to bounce back after missing a big chunk of the 2022 season with various injuries, including to his right foot. Robertson is still an effective late-inning arm that could help a contender if the Cubs move into sell mode as expected. 13.23 . 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 start of his career couldn't be more promising. More >, Rangers: After firing manager Chris Woodward and president of baseball operations Jon Daniels in August, the Rangers hired three-time World Series-winning manager Bruce Bochy last month. -- Zachary Silver, Rays: Middle infield prospects / 2B/3B Xavier EdwardsAs the Rays vie for a fourth straight postseason appearance, its fair to assume theyll aim high in their Trade Deadline pursuits, much like they did when trying to sign Freddie Freeman during Spring Training. He also had three 90-plus win seasons in five years with the Dodgers. Theyll have to do something big.. This is a one-stop shop for the latest news and rumors surrounding potential manager changes and candidates around MLB. 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. 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. Carlos Beltran Beltran is one of the younger managerial candidates this offseason. With the infield set and a rotation headed by ace Jacob deGrom, the atmosphere in the clubhouse is full of optimism for the first time in . The long-time baseman man has three winning campaigns to show for his work, along with two playoff appearances, and it's hard to see how the team could have performed any better with a different manager at the helm. He also won six AL West division titles. -- 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. But it doesnt mean that clubs wont be interested in Chicagos ample pitching in the farm system. Go 3-3 or worse in those games and that's maybe the end of the line for LaRussa. Blue Jays: Toronto opted to bring back John Schneider, removing his interim tag and signing him to a three-year contract. -- 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. 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 worst was 2005a season in which they had three different managers. This in spite of an Opening Day payroll 39 percent higher than where Miami opened the 2021 campaign. The 67-year-old took three years off after stepping down from his job as Giants manager at the end of the 2019 season. Hed probably only leave the West Coast for a contract rich in years and dollars but the San Diego is open, if hes willing to come back. 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. Future MLB general managers: Eight candidates who could eventually become your favorite team's next GM We identified eight individuals -- including Dana Brown, Billy Owens and Pete Putila -- who. He also managed the Yankees and tolerated the tough New York media corps during the 90s. Fredi Gonzalez During a 10-year managerial career, this bi-lingual Havana native posted a .506 winning percentage, finished first in the NL East with the 2013 Braves, and twice finished third in voting for the Manager of the Year. Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. And while that technically could still happen, the ChiSox are currently in third place in what is very much not one of the four best divisions in the majors. Baker's old-school ways can be frustrating for fans, but there might not be a more beloved player's manager. Bell played 18 years in the Majors for five teams and has coached for four organizations since 2005, giving him a wealth of knowledge about much of the league.Known as a great teacher of young players, Bell is managing the Yankees' Double-A affiliate in Trenton. 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. As part of our 2022 Major League Baseball award selections, here are my top five National League MVP Award candidates: 5) Austin Riley, Third Baseman, Atlanta Braves 159 games,. A fourth-place finish wasn't much of a surprise with the team's injuries, but the expectations are much higher now with new ownership and a bigger budget. 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) Of course, he has eight consecutive winning seasons and five playoff appearances to show for it. More >, Marlins: Miami hired Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker to replace Don Mattingly as its manager. 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. 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. "Hey, moron, the Angels already fired their manager.". -- who may be on the move because of the blockbuster deals with Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. That being said, heres a Bakers Dozen of potential managers with potent resumes: 1. Between their splashy offseason moves adding to 2020 AL MVP Jose Abreu and their exciting young nucleus of staff ace Lucas Giolito, shortstop Tim Anderson, third baseman Yoan Moncada, second. Beltran, a 44-year-old native of Puerto Rico, speaks both English and Spanish. Yu Darvish and Nick Martinez become the most likely candidates to start the opener against Colorado on March 30. Getting fired two or three months into your first MLB manager gigin which you had two of the best players in all of baseball and still struggled to win a single seriesis a stench from which a coaching career may never recover. This could also be the first year that ace Shane Bieber hears his name thrown around or maybe another starter. If Detroit cant turn its season around, the stretch run could be an opportunity to sort out which of its many young outfielders fit in the long-term picture, such as Derek Hill, Daz Cameron and Kody Clemens. Melvin has consistently gotten the most out of his talent in his 17 seasons as a manager with the Mariners, Diamondbacks, and A's, winning three Manager of the Year Awards with six 90-plus win seasons. He's been with Cleveland ever since.Alomar, who became the bench coach in 2012, served as Cleveland's interim manager for the final six games that season following the dismissal of Manny Acta. 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. For now, Chourio is ranked ninth in the Brewers Top 30, but that wont last long. Woodward's team overachieved in 2019 even to win 78 games, with terrific seasons from Lance Lynn and Mike Minor. 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. His four-pitch arsenal is highlighted by his changeup, and command is one of his strong suits. After an offseason of spending and emerging young stars, the expectations are now much higher. Let's watch some baseball! Shildt won NL MOY in 2019, made the playoffs in both 2020 and 2021 and was still let go in October 2021. Back when he took the Indians job in 2013, there were questions about whether he could turn the franchise into a winner. With the departure of either, the left-handed Daz could finally see everyday reps in MLB. Several clubs could have sudden vacancies created by unexpected retirements or even managerial moves from one team to another (Gabe Kapler, fired by the Phillies, was unemployed less than a month last year before the Giants hired him). 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. 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. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. 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. Given that Moreno is baseballs No. Martinez's first year in Washington was a disappointment with only 82 wins, and fans were calling for his head early in 2019 before the team turned their season around and won a World Series. DiSarcina is in his first season as the Mets' bench coach, having served in the same capacity for the Red Sox in 2017. He later held the third-base and first-base coaching jobs on Mike Scioscia's staff from 2014-16.Joe Espada (Astros' bench coach) Based on preseason win totals, Chicago opened the season as the biggest favorite to win its division, expected to win 11 more games than its closest challenger in the AL Central. ESPN. With a deep position player group and a farm system that churns out wave after wave of young talent, the Rays might be able to put a talented prospect like Edwards on the table to bolster this years club in a big way. -- Brian McTaggart, Athletics: RHP Frankie MontasMontas is once again performing as one of baseballs top arms. Quintanas strikeout numbers are significantly down (his 7.33 K/9 rate would be the lowest of his career) but hes generating softer contact than ever before. He turned the Rays organization around in 2005, and just as impressively broke the World Series curse with the Cubs. Tampa Bay has continued to operate with one of the lowest budgets in the game, and Cash has innovated in much the same way that his predecessor did with pitcher and bullpen handling, platoons, and defensive shifts. Mets GM Billy Eppler agreed, noting that this weeks meetings gave executives a chance to get a feel for what the trade market might look like in the weeks ahead. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone might get fired if they get bounced from the playoffs before the World Series for a fifth consecutive season under his watch. Rosario has spent most of his time at shortstop (since theres nowhere else to put him), forcing Andrs Gimnez, who may be the shortstop of the future for the Guardians, to stay at second base. Who is Getting the Hottest Seat for 2022? The argument for drafting a quarterback. Given the top-heavy nature of the free-agent class -- Judge, the four shortstops, deGrom, Verlander and Carlos Rodn are considered to be the clear-cut top eight -- teams unwilling to pay the price for those players might be swayed to turn to the trade market to find impact players. There is baseball to be played in MLB eventually in 2022, and managers still have a large role in the success and failure of their teams. 3 prospect Jordan Groshans a possibility here, but they have no chip more valuable than their catching depth. He has mostly been passed by youngsters Brendan Donovan and Juan Yepez at the corner outfield spots, and the Cardinals would be wise to see what they can get for the veteran. Otherwise, the other 26 had coaching experience on an MLB coaching staff. Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App. At this point, the Rangers are the biggest unknown heading into the trade deadline. 4) and Tyler Freeman (No. None of the outfielders on the market are Plan Bs for teams that want Judge and dont get him, the source said. The teams biggest problem moving forward is sorting out its middle infield. But they reeled off five wins in those six games, clawing back to .500 and back into the AL Central race. This isnt necessarily meant to single out Edwards, the Rays No. Under Chip Hale, they went 69-93 in 2016, but Lovullo flipped the script for a 93-69 record in 2017. 3 things to watch as Rangers start spring games. Some executives at the GM Meetings identified Bryan Reynolds, Pablo Lpez, Corbin Burnes and Sean Murphy among the top potential trade candidates this offseason. Rojas was in a tough spot last year after the Mets' first choice, Carlos Beltran, was let go due to the Astros sign-stealing scandal. A former Mets scout, hes still under contract to the small-budget As, who could be persuaded to let him go if they received adequate compensation. Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk are both rolling at the Major League level, but the Blue Jays also have No. With three world championships on his resume, Bruce Bochy could be lured out of retirement at age 65 [+] by a team wanting a winning manager. 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. McKayla Maroney: artistic gymnast. Francona has 20 years of experience, winning two World Series with Boston and appearing in one more with Cleveland. LAS VEGAS -- The General Managers Meetings wont be remembered for one significant transaction, but when we ultimately review the 2022-23 offseason, much of the movement could look like a chain reaction that started with one move: Aaron Judges contract. And what do the Rangers have to show for their loyalty to Woodward? And we've still got more than two months to go until the playoffs. (And before you posit that a solid finish to one season should carry over into the next April, allow me to submit the 2021-22 Detroit Tigers as evidence to the contrary.). 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. MLB Top Candidates for the 2022 American League Brandon Hyde (25/1) Brandon Hyde's work with the Baltimore Orioles is to be applauded, as the manager has a team that seemed destined to be last in their division with a chance to give their rivals in the American League East a fight. What might the Red Sox look for in a trade? In case it's the latter, here's our current top six ranking of MLB managers who could be in danger of losing their jobs before the regular season ends. This year, Iglesias signed with the Rockies for one year and $5 million to play shortstop. At Triple-A, Pedro Leon is producing runs while playing mostly center, and Corey Julks hit 10 homers in the month of May. The teams top pitching prospect, Vera, hasnt pitched this year due to a lat strain, but his 2021 season in Rookie ball -- 1-0 in seven starts with no earned runs allowed and 34 strikeouts -- makes him a strong target for teams looking to move a veteran player. In recent years and especially this offseason, teams are adding more and more coaches (the San Francisco Giants had 15 coaches in 2021, for example) when just 30 years ago, some MLB teams had just four coaches (a hitting coach that often doubled as a first or third base coach, pitching, bullpen, and the other base coach that the hitting coach didnt occupy). Our guess is they'll sputter into the trade deadline on the road against the Mariners and Angels, will get what they can for Perez, Moore and others, and will show Woodward the door before the regular season ends. "I'm not too concerned," Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said to Jackson and Mish. Mattingly deservingly won Manager of the Year last season after the Marlins overcame a COVID-19 outbreak to post a winning record and even find some success in the playoffs. It's rather surprising that Don Mattingly has lasted this long in Miami. Chris Woodward (Dodgers' third-base coach) That means McCormick and/or Siri could be pieces to be moved at the Trade Deadline. 25: Though he hasn't been great on the mound or at the plate so far, Ohtani improved to +315. 5 Norge Vera, No. 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. Those managers are Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Seattle's Scott Servais, Milwaukee's Craig Counsell, and the Cubs' David Ross. There are currently no open managerial jobs remaining. More >. -- Jordan Bastian, Pirates: LHP Jos QuintanaQuintana is a standard trade chip -- the veteran starting pitcher who signed an inexpensive contract and is performing well. Roberts faced criticism for never leading the uber-talented Dodgers to a championship in his first four seasons, but he finally broke the spell last year. He's deservedly considered on the shortlist of the best managers of this era. 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. Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 6. More >, White Sox: Chicago hired Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol to fill its managerial vacancy, which was created when Tony La Russa retired at the end of the 2022 season. Getting a combined 67 games played from Eloy Jimenez and Yoan Moncada in the first half certainly wasn't in Chicago's 2022 World Series blueprint, nor were the IL trips for Tim Anderson and Yasmani Grandal or the handful of minor injuries Luis Robert has endured. He took over from Tony La Russa on Nov. 3, 2022. Hinch is excellent. The right-handed-hitting Cooper or Aguilar would be a nice complementary piece to a contending team's lineup. Bob Lemon: baseball player and manager, Baseball Hall of Fame inductee. WWE Insider Says Yes. His managerial experience consists of four years in the Venezuelan Winter League but hes bi-lingual and just 53. Cleveland Guardians' Andres Gimenez and . 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. The question, however, is if Knacks injury history might impact his trade value; he missed a month at the start of the season due to a soft tissue injury and dealt with hamstring issues in 2021. La Russa left the team on Aug. 30 due to health problems and never returned, leaving bench coach Miguel Cairo to handle managerial duties the rest of the season. After a fire sale at last year's trade deadline, the Texas Rangers went all-in this offseason in hopes of expediting a rebuilding process five years in the making. And if he signs with one of those teams, how do the Yankees respond? He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto. There have already been three managerial changes this seasonLos Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillieswhich is a bit unusual. Terry Pendleton, then first base coach for the Braves, disagrees with umpire Jordan Baker. November 3rd, 2022 This is a one-stop shop for the latest news and rumors surrounding potential manager changes and candidates around MLB. With Montas emerging as a likely All-Star, Oakland should find no shortage of suitors willing to give up premier prospects for a power arm with one more year of arbitration left after 2022. But it feels like Kansas City needs to do something just to prove to the fans that it still gives a darn about trying to win. The Phillies. 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. Philadelphia is not expected to pursue Judge this offseason, focusing instead on the shortstop class. 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. 7 prospect according to MLB Pipeline. He was replaced by John McNamara, who managed for 14 games before being hospitalized for a blood clot. While he will be a rental, the Royals should lock up a decent trade package for him. 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. -- Mark Sheldon, D-backs: OF David PeraltaA lot of this will come down to how big of a seller the D-backs see themselves as at the Trade Deadline. All the same, they're averaging an atrocious 3.1 runs per game since he took over for Maddon. -- Adam Berry, Red Sox:DH J.D. Ed Lytle: baseball player. Boone, like Girardi, produces playoff seasons but no World Series titles. It wouldnt be something they do lightly as he has been an important member of the organization and a consistent offensive and defensive contributor. An impact bat is their glaring need, even with Fernando Tatis Jr. due back near midseason. 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 Yankees could replace Aaron Boone with one of these 3 managerial candidates. Andrew Jay Hinch is an American proficient baseball coach of the Detroit Tigers and a previous player in Major League baseball. 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.. SUBSCRIBE: The Locked On Podcast. 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. But, man, they went from the top of the mountain back to the bottom of the basement in a hurry, and they have gotten way too comfortable down there. If they sell, Gibson is a good candidate to be traded. In Game 2 of a doubleheader Saturday, Robertson went 2 1/3 innings, retiring Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt twice to escape bases-loaded jams. If the Angels are buyers, they'll likely go after pitching, and Adell could be the best chip they have to offer. 1 prospect Gabriel Moreno on the cusp. No team ever has enough pitching, and at the Trade Deadline, dont be surprised if there is sufficient interest in Quintana. Who are the Top Candidates for the 2022 MLB Awards? Kapler is an outside-the-box thinker with extensive playing and front office experience, but he had trouble leading a flawed Phillies roster in 2018-2019. If they are out of the race, they could look to move Peralta, who is in the final year of his contract. 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. 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)