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'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. 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. There have already been three managerial changes this seasonLos Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillieswhich is a bit unusual. Hes regarded as a no-nonsense type who might be just the guy to whip the Mets into shape. Bell's early managerial career has been a disappointment considering the managerial family tree that he comes from and the talent that he's guided. 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 the All-Star break, Jose Abreu was their only hitter to appear in at least 75 of the 92 games played. Judge (+925) and Buxton (+950) round out the top five. 2021 MLB Season Minor Leagues 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 Awaiting their first chance are Carlos Beltran, Terry Pendleton, and Eddie Perez, all of whom have interviewed before - with Beltran actually winning a job with the New York Mets before fallout. -- Bryan Hoch, Guardians: Middle infield prospects / SS Amed RosarioThis is the safe answer for Cleveland. Theres no place for all of them. Hinch. Barring a similar 22-3 type of stretch at some point in the next two months, it's unlikely Lovullo will be back with the Diamondbacks in 2023. Bruce Bochy A future Hall of Famer because of the three World Series crowns he won with San Francisco, he also did well as manager of the San Diego Padres. David Freese celebrates after hitting the game-winning homer in the 11th inning of Game 6 of the 2011 World . Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Mitchell may be the most polished of that trio, but his injury issues have continued with an oblique injury this year. -- Thomas Harding. 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. Maybe Charlie Montoyo getting axed by Toronto was the last one, at least until the offseason. But from the moment on June 9 when LaRussaalready very much on the hot seat with a sub-.500 record one-third of the way into the regular seasonintentionally walked Trea Turner with a 1-2 count and was then immediately burned by a Max Muncy three-run homer, we have been incessantly wondering if today is the day the White Sox finally make a change. 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. Counsell employs defensive shifts, platoons, and quick hooks with the best of them, while also garnering the fondness of his players. Maybe those teams get into the shortstop market, or maybe they go the other way and try to sign [Justin] Verlander or [Jacob] deGrom. -- 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. John Farrell Like Gibbons, Farrell managed the Blue Jays. And as far as run differential is concerned, the Royals are on pace for the second-worst season in franchise history. Recently, the Mets have experimented with Mauricio at second base and in right field, but theyve resisted using him there in games, knowing his trade value is highest as a shortstop. Shelton gets an incomplete after a disastrous first season as manager, with the Pirates finishing 19-41 last season. Head Coach/Player Development Director. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. The Astros' bench coach spent three years on Girardi's staff with the Yankees from 2015-17, though he wasn't given an opportunity to interview for New York's managerial job after Girardi was not brought back. 10. He's deservedly considered on the shortlist of the best managers of this era. 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. And we've still got more than two months to go until the playoffs. All the same, they're averaging an atrocious 3.1 runs per game since he took over for Maddon. So's Joe Maddon. He took Toronto to consecutive postseason spots in 2015-26 but last managed in 2018. WWE Insider Says Yes. 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. If they are out of the race, they could look to move Peralta, who is in the final year of his contract. He has limited hitters to a .145 average with just one homer among 11 hits allowed. There are some other candidates as well with most teams closing in on the midway point of the season. This could also be the first year that ace Shane Bieber hears his name thrown around or maybe another starter. 2. Mattingly was named NL Manager of the Year for leading the Marlins to a 31-29 record during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, but feel free to ask Paul Molitor or Mike Shildt how long that. He was replaced by John McNamara, who managed for 14 games before being hospitalized for a blood clot. It would also be 20 more wins than last season, which is quite the year-to-year improvement. At High-A and Double-A in 2022, De La Cruz batted .304 with a .945 OPS, 28 home runs and 47 stolen bases. A hands-on instructor who is well-liked by the players, the former big-league shortstop is always on the field before Braves games conducting individual drills with Atlanta infielders. 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. As aforementioned, White Sox' Pedro Grifol is the shortest-tenured manager in MLB. A former player for the Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis. There's always a grace period after winning a World Series, which the Royals did in 2015. And up until storming into the All-Star break with a 22-3 record in his last 25 games, Servais was neck and neck with Tony LaRussa for the ignominious title of "Hottest Seat in Baseball.". Theyll be looking for high-level prospects with an emphasis on pitching, third base and the outfield as they look toward the future. Out of nowhere, Jon Berti is the best base stealer in the majors. Bob Melvin. Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk are both rolling at the Major League level, but the Blue Jays also have No. 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. So dont be surprised if some familiar faces surface when teams with vacancies start searching for 2022 managerial candidates. It's going to be a long road back to competitiveness for the rebuilding organization, though Shelton has extensive experience developing young players as a hitting and bench coach since 2005. Farrell's name figures to surface on the Reds' list of candidates after he was hired as a scout by Cincinnati this offseason. White Sox: Pitching prospectsThe White Sox are one of two teams in the Majors without a Top 100 Prospect, per MLB Pipeline. November 3rd, 2022 This is a one-stop shop for the latest news and rumors surrounding potential manager changes and candidates around MLB. Always free! Gibbons, 59, launched his career as a manager in the Mets minor-league system. 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. He hit .270 with 140 homers for five different teams and went to five World Series as a player without winning any of them. Farrell, who last managed in 2017, has ties to Cleveland manager Terry Francona, who employed him as pitching coach. 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. 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. Go 3-3 or worse in those games and that's maybe the end of the line for LaRussa. 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. There are currently no open managerial jobs remaining. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images). Of course, La Russa was a pioneer for some of the features of the game we see today like defensive versatility and the closer. But there is a precedent for more than three firings in a single season. But it doesnt mean that clubs wont be interested in Chicagos ample pitching in the farm system. And despite the change in how many coaches there are, the vast majority of managers will come from a coach on the MLB staff. Ausmus, who played for the Astros, was reportedly a candidate for their manager job that eventually went to Dusty Baker. Under Chip Hale, they went 69-93 in 2016, but Lovullo flipped the script for a 93-69 record in 2017. The only one that wasnt was former Colorado manager Walt Weiss, who was in Colorados front office for a handful of years in the mid-2000s before he left the team for a few years until they gave him the manager job. But Contreras is hardly the only trade chip. 6. But did you know there have been five cases since 1990Orioles in 2010, Royals in both 2005 and 2002, Angels in 1996, and St. Louis Cardinals in 1990of a franchise having three different managers who each called the shots for at least 10 games in the same season? -- Mandy Bell, Royals: LF Andrew BenintendiBenintendi has been the Royals best hitter, and its not even close. The Reds' dismissal of Bryan Price has created the first managerial opening of 2018, prompting speculation about who will become the next skipper in Cincinnati.As is the case with nearly every opening, we'll hear plenty of familiar names such as Joe Girardi, Brad Ausmus and John Farrell, all of whom have recently managed in the Majors. -- Mark Sheldon. AL MVP: Aaron Judge - Yankees Shohei Ohtani - Angels Yordan Alvarez - Astros Jos Ramirez - Guardians NL MVP: Paul Goldschmidt -. Mattingly and the Marlins made the mutual decision not to pursue a contract extension, ending his tenure after seven seasons. But his raw power is undeniable and hes still just 23. 9. 3), Brayan Rocchio (No. James McDonald: baseball player. That being said, heres a Bakers Dozen of potential managers with potent resumes: 1. He has his work cut out for him in 2021 after losing aces Blake Snell and Charlie Morton but should be up to the task. 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. Top 10 2022 MLB General Managers (GMs) on the Hot Seat: Which GMs Are Getting the Pink Slip? Rodney Linares, Rays third base coach Linares had a very brief minor. -- Martn Gallegos, Mariners: RHP Paul SewaldSeattle is far from a sell-off in this season of expectations, but if things dont turn around over the next six weeks, that could change. | They already traded away Carlos Santana. 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 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. Cooper has one year of arbitration remaining, while Aguilar has a mutual option for 2023. Cleveland Guardians: Exploring 4 manager options for 2022 and beyond By Kyle Edmond Sep 6, 2021 Interim manager DeMarlo Hale #33 of the Cleveland Indians / Cleveland Guardians (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) / 1 of 4 Terry Francona #77 of the Cleveland Indians / Cleveland Guardians (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images) / The 27-year-old is a perfect candidate for a contending team that needs a line-drive-hitting outfielder who can also play a reliable left field. 2022 MLB Manager First to be Fired Aaron Boone - New York Yankees Previously, Yankees manager Joe Girardi was not fired for being a loser. 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. Mark Kotsay, A's third base coach: Kotsay, the former grinder as a player, would bring a different personality than the docile Boone. He later held the third-base and first-base coaching jobs on Mike Scioscia's staff from 2014-16.Joe Espada (Astros' bench coach) Theyll have to do something big.. 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. That's quite the opportunistic stretch against non-playoff teams, and the White Sox simply must capitalize by winning at least 13 of those games. Unfortunately, Maddon wore out his welcome with Chicago, and the Angels continued to struggle in his first season in LA. 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. 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. He was the perfect hire for the task. Andrew Jay Hinch is an American proficient baseball coach of the Detroit Tigers and a previous player in Major League baseball. After leading Colorado to the playoffs in his first two seasons, the Rox have struggled in consecutive years with very low expectations for 2021. 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. While he will be a rental, the Royals should lock up a decent trade package for him. 3 prospect, Campusano, has posted a .900 OPS or better in three straight Minor League seasons and figures to be central to trade talks. All five have now filled their vacancies. Where Judge lands will determine what happens with a lot of other players and teams., We know the Yankees are hoping to re-sign their slugger, but Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi put New York -- and every other Judge suitor -- on notice this week when he said that from a financial standpoint, theres nobody that would be out of our capability to kind of meet what we expect the contract demands will be.. His Spain side previously impressed at Euro 2020, playing . 8. Teams that arent in the Judge sweepstakes can go about their business, one National League executive said. 2022 record: 47-29 2021 record (as of June 30): 42-36 The last time Showalter was managing in the big leagues, his Baltimore Orioles team was losing 115 games to finish last in the American League East. 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. Either way, Miami firing Mattingly before the end of the regular season wouldn't be much of a surprise. Moving a catcher would be more of a baseball move than buying, given how all three are ready to contribute to MLB wins right now, but this should open plenty of doors for the Blue Jays if they choose to explore it. 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. Had a long career as a reserve outfielder, similar to current. 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