2025 MLB offseason manager changes: Tracking hirings, firings - ESPN

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.

Then came the news that manager Ron Washington and interim manager Ray Montgomery both will not return to the Los Angeles Angels, and Brian Snitker informed the Atlanta Braves he won't return as manager.

In perhaps the most surprising managing development of the offseason, Mike Shildt is retiring as San Diego Padres manager after guiding San Diego 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.

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2025 manager: Mike Shildt (Oct. 13)

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