More than one-quarter of teams made managerial changes last winter. The turnover is unlikely to reach that level this time around, but as is typically the case, several clubs could still make moves.
Here is a look at the managers facing the most uncertainty, beginning with those under the greatest pressure. Most are expected to return for the 2027 season, whenever it starts, but history suggests it is highly unlikely that every one of them will remain in place.
1. Kurt Suzuki, Angels
Suzuki’s situation is particularly unusual: he received only a one-year contract from the previous leadership group, which promoted him from a behind-the-scenes front-office position. The organization now has a new general manager and team president, while the owner is also set to depart once the club sale is approved. Meanwhile, the Angels — remarkably the only franchise never to lose 100 games — could reach that unwanted milestone for the first time with a 4-6 finish. Interim GM John Mozeliak appears to be on firmer footing, even under new ownership. It is worth noting that incoming owner Stan Kroenke’s Rams were based in St. Louis during Mozeliak’s tenure as the Cardinals’ top baseball executive.
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2. Andy Green, Mets interim
He has performed well, with a 35-36 record entering Thursday night, but baseball president David Stearns said from the outset that he was expected to return to the front office after the season. It is also unclear whether Green even wants the full-time role. Nothing suggests that plan has changed, so a managerial search remains the expectation. Alex Cora would be a major hire, though he is expected to favor the Phillies if their job opens because of his close relationship with Philadelphia executive Dave Dombrowski, dating to Boston’s 2018 championship. Other potential candidates include David Ross, whose bench coach in Chicago was Green, as well as Rocco Baldelli, Albert Pujols and Carlos Beltrán. The latter two would be riskier choices given the likely preference for prior MLB managing experience. Torey Lovullo, Don Mattingly and Joe Espada would also be credible options should they become available.