The first managerial change of the 2025-26 MLB offseason came when the San Francisco Giants dismissed Bob Melvin. The move was followed by the Minnesota Twins firing Rocco Baldelli later Monday afternoon.
San Francisco’s move came one day after the Giants ended the regular season with an 81-81 record while Minnesota made its change after finishing 70-92.
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: Current manager of the Texas Rangers (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 advisor 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-May of 2025; previously served as Twins bench coach
