Front-line managers in Major League Baseball at risk: Ranking potential decision-makers who might be dismissed this winter season
The Major League Baseball (MLB) off-season is fast approaching, and several teams are facing uncertainty regarding their leadership.
In the National League, the Pittsburgh Pirates have shown improvement in their second-half performance, which could potentially save General Manager Ben Cherington from being fired. However, Cherington's tenure has been marked by a lack of success, with the team failing to win more than 76 games in a year and their Opening Day payroll ranking 27th in his first six seasons. The Pirates currently rank last in runs scored and 29th in park-adjusted production, and Cherington's offseason to-do list includes finding offense for the team.
Cherington's financial constraints could limit his options, as he may need to find a cost-effective solution like the Trevor Rogers trade. The Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, Athletics, Minnesota Twins, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Angels are all unlikely to make similar changes in their leadership this fall.
Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies have been more sensitive to results this year than normal, as shown by their firing of longtime manager Bud Black and their decision to behave as a seller at the trade deadline. Assistant General Manager Bill Schmidt could potentially face a leadership change due to the team's poor performance this season. The Rockies have displayed admirable loyalty to their staff, with their assistant general managers having been with the organization since 2006. However, there are no relevant search results identifying possible future successors to Schmidt.
Elsewhere in the league, the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles are not expected to dismiss their executives after one down year. The Cincinnati Reds' Nick Krall and Brad Meador, the president of baseball operations and general manager respectively, have held their positions for about two years and it seems unlikely that the Reds will make sweeping changes just yet.
The Washington Nationals have already parted ways with Mike Rizzo, and it remains to be seen whether other teams will follow suit. The off-season promises to be an interesting time for MLB teams, as they look to address their roster needs and potentially make changes in their leadership.
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