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Dodgers executive Rocco Baldelli a candidate for two managerial openings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:40 PM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Dodgers executive Rocco Baldelli a candidate for two managerial openings

Summary

Los Angeles Dodgers executive Rocco Baldelli is a leading candidate for managerial positions with the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners following their recent coaching changes. The Mariners parted ways with Dan Wilson after the 2026 season, while the Astros made a similar decision regarding Joe Espada. Baldelli has prior managerial experience with the Minnesota Twins, where he won the AL Manager of the Year award in 2019 but was dismissed after finishing the 2025 season with a 70-92 record. The Los Angeles Angels could also show interest after declining to extend manager Kurt Suzuki's contract for 2027.

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By the Numbers

•Baldelli is considered a frontrunner for Astros and Mariners jobs.
•Twins fired Baldelli after four seasons as their manager.
•Angels open managerial spot after letting go of Suzuki.
•Baldelli served as a special assistant for the Dodgers in 2026.
•He led the Twins to the postseason in 2023, ending an 18-game playoff losing streak.

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8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Exec Being Considered For 2 Managerial Openings

What they're saying

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Los Angeles Dodgers executive Rocco Baldelli is a frontrunner the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners' managerial jobs this offseason.
— Yahoo Sports

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