One MLB Manager is Obvious Candidate to Lose His Job in 2026
The 2025 American League Championship Series runners-up might make their manager pay for a disappointing follow-up campaign.
Recent Mariners manager Dan Wilson may be headed for job loss in 2026, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Four potential candidates for possible dismissal were named by Rosenthal, but only Wilson's fate seems certain. The decision to move on from Wilson could be influenced by his long-standing relationship with the team, as he was acquired in a trade prior to the 1994 season and inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame in 2012.
Before his managerial role, Wilson served as a color commentator, catching coordinator, and minor league special assignment coordinator. Wilson took over as manager in August 2024, leading the Mariners to a 90-72 record and their first-ever ALCS appearance in franchise history. However, Seattle's underperformance in 2026, combined with veteran underachievers, may lead to additional pressure on Wilson.
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