The first managerial changes of the 2025-26 MLB offseason came on the first day after the season, when the San Francisco Giants dismissed Bob Melvin, the Minnesota Twins fired Rocco Baldelli, and the Texas Rangers announced that Bruce Bochy will not return.
Tuesday brought the news that manager Ron Washington and interim manager Ray Montgomery both will not return to the Angels.
Which major league teams will change managers next? And who could be next in line?
ESPN will track all of the managerial hirings and firings — and provide potential top replacements for every opening as they happen.
2025 manager: Bob Melvin (Sept. 29)
Melvin is out after two seasons in San Francisco as the Giants opted to fire him even after picking up his option for the 2026 season in July.
It was an up-and-down season for the Giants, who ultimately finished third in the National League West and went a combined 161-163 in Melvin’s two seasons. San Francisco has not finished with a winning record or in higher than third place in the division since its 107-win 2021 season.
“After careful evaluation, we determined that making a change in leadership was in the best interest of the team,” said Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey. “The last couple of months have been both disappointing and frustrating for all of us, and we did not perform up to our standards. We now turn our focus to identifying a new leader to guide us forward.”
Top potential candidates
Craig Albernaz: Currently serves as associate manager for Cleveland Guardians; previously worked with Giants as bullpen and catching coach
Dusty Baker: Last served as Houston Astros manager in 2023; managed the Giants from 1993-2002.
Bruce Bochy: Manager of the Texas Rangers from 2023-25 (contract expired at end of 2025 season); won three World Series with Giants while Posey was San Francisco’s catcher.
Ryan Flaherty: Currently serves as Chicago Cubs bench coach; played eight seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians.
Mark Hallberg: Current Giants first base coach; played college baseball with Posey at Florida State.
Nick Hundley: Works as special assistant to the general manager for the Texas Rangers; Former MLB catcher who was teammates with Posey on 2017-18 Giants.
Skip Schumaker: Currently works as senior adviser in the Rangers front office; won NL Manager of the Year with Miami Marlins in 2023.
Tony Vitello: Currently serves as head baseball coach at the University of Tennessee; led Vols to 2024 Men’s College World Series title.
Minnesota Twins
2025 manager: Rocco Baldelli (Sept. 29)
Like Melvin, Baldelli was fired after his team picked up his option for the 2026 season.
The Twins went 527-505 and won the AL Central three times during his seven seasons in Minnesota, but the Twins went just 70-92 this season.
“This game is ultimately measured by results, and over the past two seasons we did not reach the goals we set,” president Derek Falvey said in a team release.
Top potential candidates
Craig Albernaz: Currently serves as associate manager for Guardians
Kai Correa: Currently works as field coordinator/director of defense, baserunning and game strategy for the Guardians
James Rowson: Current hitting coach for the New York Yankees; previously worked as Twins hitting coach
Derek Shelton: Managed the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2020 to May 2025; previously served as Twins bench coach
Drew Butera: Catching coach for the Chicago White Sox in 2025; played for the Twins from 2010 to 2013
Jayce Tingler: Current Twins bench coach; served as Padres manager from 2020-21
Texas Rangers
2025 manager: Bruce Bochy (Sept. 29)
Bochy, who led the Rangers to their first World Series title in 2022, will not return to Texas after he and the team mutually agreed to end his tenure. Bochy was offered a front office role to remain with Texas in an advisery capacity.
Bochy went 249-237 in Texas, including an 81-81 record this year — his first career .500 season. Bochy turned 70 this season and ranks as baseball’s winningest active manager; his 2,252 wins rank sixth all time.
“Bruce Bochy is one of the greatest managers in baseball history, and he will forever hold a place in the hearts of Ranger fans after bringing home the first World Series title in franchise history in 2023,” said Chris Young, the Rangers’ president of baseball operations. “Boch brought class and respect to our club in his return to the dugout, and we will always take pride in being part of his Hall of Fame career. We are grateful for everything he has given to the organization over the past few seasons and hopeful he can continue to impact the Rangers for many years to come.”
Top potential candidates
Skip Schumaker: Currently senior adviser to Chris Young; managed the Miami Marlins from 2023 to 2024
Luis Urueta: Currently the Rangers’ bench coach
Los Angeles Angels
2025 manager: Ron Washington and Ray Montgomery (interim) (Sept. 30)
Ron Washington, who missed the majority of the 2025 season after undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery, will not be returning as manager of the Los Angeles Angels in 2026, a source confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.
Interim manager Ray Montgomery also will not get the full-time manager role in 2026, a source confirmed to ESPN, as the Angels will search for their sixth manager in nine years.
The Angels finished the year with a 72-90 record, accounting for their 10th consecutive losing season.
Top potential candidates
Darin Erstad: Former Nebraska baseball head coach; played for the Angels from 2006-16
Tim Salmon: Played for the Angels for 14 seasons; won 2002 World Series and 1993 AL Rookie of the Year
Mike Scioscia: Managed the Angels from 2000-18; managed USA Baseball in 2021 Olympics
