Had a long career as a reserve outfielder, similar to current. A.J. 1 prospect Gabriel Moreno on the cusp. Carlos Beltran Beltran is one of the younger managerial candidates this offseason. 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. 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 So dont be surprised if some familiar faces surface when teams with vacancies start searching for 2022 managerial candidates. -- Rhett Bollinger, Astros: OF Chas McCormickThe return of center fielder Jake Meyers later this month clutters the Astros' outfield situation, which has Jose Siri and McCormick splitting time in center and a pair of Triple-A outfielders having some success. Buck Showalter brought the Baltimore Orioles into the baseball playoffs in 2014 and may be ready to [+] resume his managerial career after a respite as an MLB Network analyst. In the final year of his deal, Bell is batting around .300 as the Nats starting first baseman. Walt Weiss Brian Snitkers bench coach with the Braves in a New York area native whose only experience as a manager came in Colorado, where he managed the Rockies from 2013-16. He's the longest-serving manager in franchise history. Kansas City is hitting the reset button, which might as well include an in-season change at manager too. It would stink for Nevin. Woodward went on to serve as Seattle's infield coach in '14 and first-base coach in '15 before joining Dave Roberts' Dodgers staff as the third-base and infield coach in '16.While Woodward hasn't managed in the Minors, he did serve as manager of New Zealand's World Baseball Classic qualifier team in 2013. 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. 6. 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. He later held the third-base and first-base coaching jobs on Mike Scioscia's staff from 2014-16.Joe Espada (Astros' bench coach) 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. It's rather surprising that Don Mattingly has lasted this long in Miami. As of Sept. 26, his record is 437-584 in seven seasons. 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. 2022-23 MLB Free Agent List; Top 50 Free Agents; . 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. Unfortunately, Maddon wore out his welcome with Chicago, and the Angels continued to struggle in his first season in LA. Gibson has been an effective starter for the Phillies this season. Instead, he was shown the door for not winning more. 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. It's been 10 years since he was last in the dugout, and baseball is much different, for better or worse. In Game 2 of a doubleheader Saturday, Robertson went 2 1/3 innings, retiring Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt twice to escape bases-loaded jams. 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 He took over from Tony La Russa on Nov. 3, 2022. The Seahawks don't have a quarterback under contract, so that qualifies as one of their positions of need, along with pass rusher, inside linebacker . Heres a rundown of each situation. 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. But his raw power is undeniable and hes still just 23. 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. He's interviewed for managerial positions previously, and the White Sox could be his chance. 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. With Major League Baseball award season coming up, here's a look at our top five American League Most Valuable Player candidates for the 2022 MLB season. 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. Solak could also be in the same situation because he was recently optioned to Triple-A. Under Chip Hale, they went 69-93 in 2016, but Lovullo flipped the script for a 93-69 record in 2017. They didn't even fire Ned Yost after back-to-back seasons with triple digits in the loss column in 2018 and 2019. WWE Insider Says Yes. I have written 38 books and more than 20,000 articles about baseball, by a team wanting a winning manager. If the Braves cant find a team interested in taking a chance on Waters potential, the most attractive chip might be Braden Shewmake. 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. As part of our 2022 Major League Baseball award. Getting the Reds to the playoffs this year following the losses of Trevor Bauer and Raisel Iglesias would make the criticism disappear. Defensively, Iglesias can fit either middle infield position and several lineup spots for a contender. 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. His Giants did exceed expectations with 29 wins last year, and his experience leading young players would seem to be a better fit for his current situation than the previous one. While the Yankees consider prospects Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez to be off-limits, Waldichuk might be an appealing trade chip this summer. 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. Alomar spent '13 as Francona's bench coach before moving back to first-base coach, where he remains today.In addition to his interview with the Indians, Alomar has been a candidate for openings with the Cubs, Red Sox and Blue Jays, falling short each time. 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. As they left Las Vegas on Thursday, club executives had a far better idea of what might be out there for the taking on the trade market. Andrew Jay Hinch is an American proficient baseball coach of the Detroit Tigers and a previous player in Major League baseball. Apr. He guided the Houston Astros win the 2017 World Series, and managed the Houston Astros from 2015 to 2019 but was suspended for the 2020 season. Every other team with more runs scored than runs allowed is at least two games above .500. No team ever has enough pitching, and at the Trade Deadline, dont be surprised if there is sufficient interest in Quintana. 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. 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. But there is a precedent for more than three firings in a single season. Thursday afternoon also marked the end of the quiet period, so while agents sat down with teams this week to gauge their interest and needs, they can now talk dollars and "sense," trying to see if theres a match to be made both financially and fit-wise for the 150 or so free agents. By, Nathan Ray Seebeck / USA Today Sports Images, Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA Today Sports Images, Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports Images, Jayne Kamin-Oncea / USA Today Sports Images, Jennifer Buchanan / USA Today Sports Images, Jay Biggerstaff / USA Today Sports Images, Kareem Elgazzar / USA Today Sports Images, Charles LeClaire / USA Today Sports Images, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. -- Jordan Bastian, Pirates: LHP Jos QuintanaQuintana is a standard trade chip -- the veteran starting pitcher who signed an inexpensive contract and is performing well. 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. He is having his best season since 2019, when he was named to the All-Star team. So, if they get out to a rocky start or at any point need a jolt to try to get back on the right track, keep an eye out for a press release from Guaranteed Rate Field. 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. Nov. 3: All managerial vacancies now filled When the regular season ended, five teams were left searching for a new manager. Jesse Marsch discusses stigma around American coaches - 'Frankly, they're right'. 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. On the hottest seats are Aaron Boone, whose four-year contract with the Yankees has expired, and Rocco Baldelli, who couldnt prevent the Minnesota Twins from finishing last after two straight AL Central crowns. Farrell's name figures to surface on the Reds' list of candidates after he was hired as a scout by Cincinnati this offseason. Shelton gets an incomplete after a disastrous first season as manager, with the Pirates finishing 19-41 last season. If the Arizona Diamondbacks actually fire Torey Lovullo before the regular season ends, it would be a shame. 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. The right-handed-hitting Cooper or Aguilar would be a nice complementary piece to a contending team's lineup. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is one of 11 right-handers in the organization's Top 30 list, so theyd be dealing from a place of depth with him. 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. Mattingly and the Marlins made the mutual decision not to pursue a contract extension, ending his tenure after seven seasons. Hes having a career year at the plate, slashing .321/.384/.415, and he's in his final season before free agency, making the $8.5 million that he won in an arbitration case. 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. Conversely, lost causes like the Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals may decide after the season that their current manager has sputtered through too many consecutive losing seasons. Emailed daily. The five players who just missed the cut were: Cristian Javier (11th), Logan Gilbert (12th), Tyler Glasnow (13th), Kevin Gausman (14th), and Robbie Ray (15th). And as far as run differential is concerned, the Royals are on pace for the second-worst season in franchise history. 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. Apr. Baltimore has been one of the worst teams in the game over the last two years, through no fault of Hyde. 12. Buck Showalter Though he never played in the majors, hes found success with four different teams, from the third-year Arizona Diamondbacks to the now-moribund Baltimore Orioles. 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). And once one opening becomes available up the middle, the organization has top prospects in Gabriel Arias (No. You may opt-out by. I think youll see the free agents impact the trade market, one American League general manager said. 1 of 30 1. 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. 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. 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. 6. -- Jason Beck. Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. 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. 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. Joe Maddon: Major League Baseball manager. 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. Boone leads a highly talented team with a huge wallet, but he's still had to overcome some obstacles in his first three seasons. That's not great, but it's better than expected. 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. 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. 3 prospect Jordan Groshans a possibility here, but they have no chip more valuable than their catching depth. 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. In particular, Boone has done a masterful job with his team seemingly unscathed by big injuries like Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, and Luis Severino in past years. 3 prospect Ronny Mauricio will remain one of the most obvious trade candidates in baseball. Black has consistently led his teams in San Diego and Colorado to exceed expectations, but many of his personnel decisions and handling of young players can also be frustrating. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images). More >, Marlins: Miami hired Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker to replace Don Mattingly as its manager. 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. 8. The task looks much tougher this season after trading Yu Darvish and losing Schwarber in free agency, but the former catcher could be the right man to handle a pitching staff in flux. So, did that pink slip get lost in the mail, or? Those last five wordsbefore the regular season endsare key here. 4) and Tyler Freeman (No. "None of the outfielders on the market are Plan Bs for teams that want Judge and don't get him," the source said. 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. SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rangers are powering through one of their most interesting Spring Trainings in recent memory after two big spending offseasons in a row. This could also be the first year that ace Shane Bieber hears his name thrown around or maybe another starter. Hinch. 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 Angels could stick with Adell but they have a crowded outfield that already features Mike Trout, Brandon Marsh and Ward. They already traded away Carlos Santana. The situation probably won't end well for the 63-year-old as the team rebuilds. Or perhaps we're only one-third of the way through the midseason chopping block. What might the Red Sox look for in a trade? The Phillies. It lost 100-plus games in 2021 for what was the first time in nearly half a century. 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. He also is coming off his first Gold Glove Award campaign in left field last year. 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) Since he was hired as a reserve outfielder, similar to current in-season change manager. Shane Bieber hears his name thrown around or maybe another starter Ned Yost after back-to-back seasons triple. 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