Mariners announce Jason Kanzler as new manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The Seattle Mariners named Jason Kanzler as their new manager on November 4, 2026. Kanzler, 36, was chosen over Joe Espada and has no prior managerial experience. He previously served as the Chicago Cubs' director of player development and is expected to improve a struggling offense that ranked 28th in MLB last season. Kanzler succeeds Dan Wilson, who led the team for over two seasons and will aim to turn around a disappointing campaign that saw the Mariners finish 76-86 and miss the playoffs.
- •Kanzler replaces Dan Wilson as Mariners manager.
- •He was hired over former Astros manager Joe Espada.
- •Kanzler served as Cubs' director of player development.
- •Mariners ranked 28th in runs per game last season.
- •Team finished with a 76-86 record in 2026.
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