Dodgers Exec Being Considered For 2 Managerial Openings

Los Angeles Dodgers executive Rocco Baldelli is being considered for managerial positions at the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners this offseason. The Mariners recently let go of manager Dan Wilson at the close of the 2026 season, while the Astros terminated manager Joe Espada. Baldelli, a 45-year-old with extensive managerial experience, is naturally drawing interest from the league.

Baldelli's managerial career began in 2019 when he took over the Minnesota Twins, nearly a decade after his playing days ended. In his inaugural season, he led the Twins to 101 wins, earning the AL Manager of the Year award. Despite his team's first-round postseason exit without a win, Baldelli achieved his first postseason victory in 2023 by breaking an 18-game losing streak. However, his tenure with the Twins concluded in 2025 after he failed to secure a postseason berth, resulting in 527 wins against 505 losses.

Following his dismissal from the Twins, Baldelli joined the Los Angeles Dodgers as a special assistant to president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. Their professional relationship began during their time together with the Tampa Bay Rays. While the Astros and Mariners are the only teams confirmed to be interested in Baldelli, a third team - the Los Angeles Angels - might also pursue the managerial position, as they recently opted out of re-signing manager Kurt Suzuki for 2027.

Given Baldelli's proven managerial skills, other teams are likely to take notice, posing a challenge for the Dodgers to retain his services beyond the 2026 season.