Here are the teams in search of new managers, GMs

November 4th, 2026

This is a one-stop shop for the latest news and rumors surrounding manager/GM changes and candidates around MLB.

LATEST NEWS:

TEAMS WITH NEW MANAGERS

Mariners: Jason Kanzler (hired on Nov. 3)

Kanzler, 36, will be a manager for the first time at any level when he takes over on the M's bench. He joins Seattle after serving the past three years as the Cubs' director of player development. Kanzler was among two finalists for the job, alongside former Astros skipper Joe Espada. He will be the second-youngest manager in MLB behind only the Nationals' 34-year-old Blake Butera.

Kanzler replaces Dan Wilson, the former Mariner who led Seattle to Game 7 of the 2025 American League Championship Series. The Mariners, however, disappointed with a talented roster in 2026, finishing 76-86 and missing the postseason. President of baseball operations Jerry DiPoto had said he would prefer Seattle's next manager have prior MLB managerial experience, but Kanzler instead represents an outside-the-box hire for a team seeking to get over the hump.

Phillies: Don Mattingly (hired on Oct. 14)

The Phillies signed Mattingly to a two-year deal on Oct. 14 to return as manager, the club announced. One source pointed toward his familiarity with the roster and the respect he has from players as reasons for sticking with Mattingly. The Phillies went 79-55 after Mattingly became interim manager on April 28, the fourth-best mark in MLB.

Longtime target Alex Cora -- who managed under Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski with the Red Sox -- first told Dombrowski that he is not interested in managing in 2027, leading to the turn back toward Mattingly.

TEAMS WITH MANAGERIAL VACANCIES:

Teams listed in order of their most recent update.

Astros

Previous manager: Joe Espada

What happened: Espada took over as Astros skipper for the 2024 season following the retirement of Dusty Baker. Houston made the postseason again in 2026, the second time in three years under Espada and the 10th time in the past 12 seasons. But the Astros were swept at the hands of the White Sox in the AL Wild Card Series after narrowly sneaking into the field with an 81-81 record. The Astros had the likely AL MVP in Yordan Alvarez, but a thin pitching staff and various holes on the roster were exposed. The club announced on Oct. 14 that Espada would not return as manager with his contract due to expire at the end of October. Espada, 51, had a 256-229 record as Astros manager. He spent nine years in the organization, previously as the bench coach for both Baker and A.J. Hinch. 

Latest: The list of candidates for this position is becoming clearer. The most prominent name is Albert Pujols, who will interview with the club on Nov. 5, sources told MLB.com. The Astros are also expected to interview Morgan Ensberg later in the week, per a source. The former Astros infielder is a former college teammate of new Houston general manager Randy Flores. Pujols was Flores' teammate with the Cardinals from 2004-08. 

Former Houston catcher and current Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus is also being considered. Ausmus was in the club's offices at Daikin Park on Oct. 29, multiple sources told MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported on Nov. 2 that Ausmus is interviewing for the position. (Nov. 4)

Angels

Previous manager: Kurt Suzuki

What happened: Suzuki, who finished his 16-year catching career with the Angels, took over in 2026 after Los Angeles parted ways with Ron Washington. While Suzuki oversaw the 11th consecutive losing season for the Angels (62-100), it came in a transitionary year. Longtime owner Arte Moreno agreed to sell the franchise to Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, general manager Perry Minasian was dismissed and replaced by John Mozeliak, then Mozeliak led the truest Trade Deadline sell-off the club has seen in some time. The Angels announced on Oct. 21 that they declined the option in Suzuki’s contract for another year as manager. The club offered him a chance to stay on as a special assistant, a role he served in from 2023-25.

Latest: The period of transition in Los Angeles will continue on the bench, and Suzuki’s replacement will likely see another young roster, though the 2026 Trade Deadline sale has injected more talent into the farm system. It’s unclear in the early stages what or whom the Angels are looking toward in their managerial search. It’s worth noting, too, that Mozeliak’s contract is set to expire in December, and he has confirmed that he will not be the long-term leader of the Angels’ baseball operations. Mozeliak had said he would like to bring Suzuki back as manager, though the decision fell to the ownership group. (Oct. 21)

TEAMS WITH NEW LEAD BASEBALL OPERATIONS EXECUTIVES:

Astros: Randy Flores (hired on Oct. 30)

Flores replaces Dana Brown as Houston's general manager. The Astros won the AL West with Brown as GM in 2023 and '24, and they won the division again in 2026, but about a month before locking up that title, the club decided to part ways with Brown after four seasons. He was in the last year of his contract. Brown’s responsibilities were given to assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff as well as senior advisor Jeff Bagwell, while owner Jim Crane oversaw baseball operations.

At the time of his hire, Flores was an assistant general manager for the Cardinals and served as the club's director of scouting -- a role similar to that of Jeff Luhnow when Houston hired him away from St. Louis to become the Astros' new GM in 2011. Part of the Cardinals' World Series-winning roster in 2006, Flores carved out a role as a left-handed reliever for eight seasons in the Majors. He had been the Cardinals' director of scouting since 2015 and an assistant GM since 2018.

Athletics: Taylor Smith (hired on Oct. 19)

Smith, named president of baseball operations, will be tasked with leading the A’s into a new era as the franchise moves to Las Vegas in 2028. Smith, 31, spent the past two seasons as the assistant general manager for the Red Sox, overseeing baseball research and development efforts. He previously worked in the Rays’ analytics department for seven years.

Smith takes over for previous general manager David Forst, who spent nearly three decades with the organization, including as GM since 2015. Forst and the club mutually agreed to part ways on Aug. 7. Before landing on Smith, the A’s reportedly offered their top executive job to Phillies president of business operations Sam Fuld, but he declined.

TEAMS WITH LEAD BASEBALL OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE VACANCIES:

Angels

Previous GM: Perry Minasian (John Mozeliak interim)

What happened: The Angels never won more than 77 games in any of Minasian's four full seasons as general manager, and he was relieved of his duties on June 26 as the club headed for its 11th consecutive losing season. Mozeliak, who oversaw the Cardinals' 10 playoff berths and 2011 World Series title during his time as their general manager from 2007-25, was introduced as the Angels' interim GM shortly thereafter. The Angels ultimately finished the year with a 62-100 record, marking the first 100-loss season in franchise history.

Latest:  The franchise is in a state of full transition after Kroenke Sports Entertainment agreed to buy the Angels from owner Arte Moreno on Sept. 1. However, the sale isn't expected to be final until the first quarter of 2027, so for now, Mozeliak is reporting to both parties. He will remain the Angels' acting GM through December, when his contract expires, and he confirmed on Oct. 21 that the Angels were still in the early stages of looking for a new full-time GM for the 2027 season. (Oct. 21)