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 would not return.
Then came the news that manager Ron Washington and interim manager Ray Montgomery both would not return to the Los Angeles Angels, and Brian Snitker informed the Atlanta Braves he wouldn't return as manager.
In perhaps the most surprising managing development of the offseason, Mike Shildt retired as San Diego Padres manager after guiding the team to consecutive postseason appearances.
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.
Managerial openings
Colorado Rockies
2025 managers: Warren Schaeffer, Bud Black
The Rockies turned to Schaeffer on an interim basis after firing longtime skipper Black in May, The team did play better than its 7-33 start after the change but still finished with 119 losses and the worst run-differential in the modern era. Whether Schaeffer comes back or not will be decided after the Rockies fill their vacant general manager role.
Managerial hirings
San Diego Padres
2025 manager: Mike Shildt (Oct. 13)
2026 manager: Craig Stammen (Nov. 6)
Shildt is retiring after two years as the manager in San Diego, sources confirmed to ESPN. The Padres made the playoffs in both seasons, going 90-72 in 2025 before falling to the Cubs in the wild-card round.
Shildt had two years remaining on the contract extension he signed in November 2024 coming off a 93-win season that ended with a division series loss to the Dodgers.
"We would like to congratulate Mike on a successful career and thank him for his significant contributions to the Padres and the San Diego community over the last four years, including consecutive 90-win seasons and two postseason appearances as manager," Padres general manager A.J. Preller said in a statement. "His dedication and passion for the game of baseball will leave an impact on our organization, and we wish him the best in his next chapter. The search for a new manager of the Padres will begin immediately with the goal of winning a World Series championship in 2026."
2026 manager: Stammen
Stammen played 13 years in the major leagues, mostly as a relief pitcher. The last six of those years, from 2017 to 2022, were spent with the Padres. Stammen then joined the front office, serving under the title of special assistant to the major league staff and baseball operations.
In a statement, Preller wrote: "Craig has been a strong presence in our organization for nearly a decade. He possesses deep organizational knowledge and brings natural leadership qualities to the manager's chair. As both a player and in his post-playing career, Craig has displayed an ability to elevate those around him. His strength of character, competitive nature and talent for bringing people together make him the ideal choice to lead the Padres."
Atlanta Braves
2025 manager: Brian Snitker (Oct. 1)
2026 manager: Walt Weiss (Nov. 3)
Brian Snitker will not return as manager of the Atlanta Braves, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. He informed the team of his decision Tuesday, but he will remain with the organization in a senior advisory capacity.
Snitker, whose contract expired after his ninth season as manager, has been with the Braves organization in some capacity as a player, coach or manager since 1977 and led Atlanta to the 2021 World Series championship.
The Braves went 76-86 in 2025, finishing fourth in the National League East.
2026 manager: Weiss
Weiss was the favorite to take over for Snitker. He joined Atlanta in 2018 as bench coach and had been Snitker's consigliere ever since. He also managed the Colorado Rockies from 2013-2016 and played for the Braves from 1998-2000.
Washington Nationals
2025 managers: Miguel Cairo, Dave Martinez
2026 manager: Blake Butera (Oct. 30)
Cairo served as Washington's interim manager after Martinez (along with longtime exec Mike Rizzo) was let go in July. New president of baseball operations Paul Toboni was tasked with finding the team's next skipper after being hired early in Washington's offseason.
2026 manager: Butera
At 33 years old, Butera will be the youngest manager since the Minnesota Twins hired Frank Quilici in 1972.
Previously the senior player development director for the Tampa Bay Rays, Butera has managed four minor league seasons -- the first at 25 years old -- and compiled a 258-144 record with four first-place finishes. In his final two seasons with Low-A Charleston, Butera's teams went 170-82 and won league championships.
Minnesota Twins
2025 manager: Rocco Baldelli (Sept. 29)
2026 manager: Derek Shelton (Oct. 29)
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 finished 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.
2026 manager: Shelton
The former Pittsburgh Pirates manager was fired on May 8 as the Pirates quickly slipped into last place in the National League Central. Shelton formerly served as bench coach of the Twins in 2018 and 2019, which was Baldelli's first season in Minnesota.
Baltimore Orioles
2025 managers: Tony Mansolino, Brandon Hyde
2026 manager: Craig Albernaz (Oct. 26)
Mansolino took over for Hyde midway through Baltimore's disappointing 2025 season. After a 15-28 start, Baltimore went 60-59 under Mansolino to finish 75-87. Shortly after the season ended, team president Mike Elias said Mansolino would be considered as a candidate for the job, but the Orioles would also interview others.
2026 manager: Albernaz
Albernaz, 42, was the associate manager for the Cleveland Guardians, who won the American League Central in 2025. Albernaz was a finalist for Cleveland's managerial job in 2023 and joined the Guardians as bench coach when they instead hired Stephen Vogt.
During a nine-year catching career that topped out at Triple-A, Albernaz was long regarded as a potential future manager, and the Tampa Bay Rays -- in whose minor league system he played eight seasons -- hired him as a coach in 2015. Albernaz managed two years in the low minor leagues and eventually was hired before the 2020 season by the San Francisco Giants as a bullpen and catching coach.
San Francisco Giants
2025 manager: Bob Melvin (Sept. 29)
2026 manager: Tony Vitello (Oct. 22)
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."
2026 manager: Vitello
Vitello becomes the first manager ever to go directly from a college head coaching job to managing a major league team without prior MLB experience. The 47-year-old turned around Tennessee, taking the Vols to three super regional appearances and winning the 2024 Men's College World Series.
Los Angeles Angels
2025 manager: Ron Washington and Ray Montgomery (interim) (Sept. 30)
2026 manager: Kurt Suzuki (Oct. 21)
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.
2026 manager: Suzuki
Suzuki, 42, spent 16 years as a major league catcher and has spent the last three seasons as a special assistant to Angels general manager Perry Minasian.
Suzuki spent his last two seasons, 2021 and 2022, as a backup catcher with the Angels and drew rave reviews for his handling of the pitching staff. He won the 2019 World Series with the Washington Nationals.
Former Angels stars Albert Pujols and Torii Hunter were also in consideration for the job, with owner Arte Moreno seen to be fixed on Pujols as a manager early in the offseason, sources said. The team opted to go in another direction after a breakdown in talks.
Texas Rangers
2025 manager: Bruce Bochy (Sept. 29)
2026 manager: Skip Schumaker (Oct. 3)
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."
2026 manager: Schumaker
Rangers hired Schumaker on a four-year contract Friday night, promoting him from a role as senior advisor to Chris Young.
"While I attained a good understanding of the organization through my front office role this past season, the conversations with Chris Young, [general manager] Ross Fenstermaker, and others this week have only intensified my interest in this opportunity," Schumaker said in a prepared statement. "I can't wait to begin the work for 2026."
Schumaker managed the Miami Marlins from 2022-24, winning 2023 NL Manager of the Year when Miami went 84-78 and made the fourth postseason appearance in club history.