Mariners interview Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler for manager position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 4:07 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Seattle Mariners are conducting interviews for a new manager after dismissing Dan Wilson. They are set to interview Joe Espada, former manager of the Houston Astros, and Jason Kanzler, Cubs director of player development, this week in Seattle. Espada, who was previously the Astros’ bench coach and managed them for three seasons, was not retained following the recent season. Kanzler is noted for his extensive player development experience but lacks managerial experience. The Mariners had initially planned to interview Rocco Baldelli, but he has withdrawn from consideration for personal reasons. Seattle is seeking a strong candidate after a disappointing 2026 season, during which they failed to make the playoffs despite being a game away from the World Series in 2025.
- •Mariners interview Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler this week.
- •Espada managed the Astros but was not retained after the season.
- •Kanzler has no managerial experience but is recognized for player development.
- •Mariners previously interviewed Walker McKinven but he is no longer a candidate.
- •Rocco Baldelli has withdrawn from consideration for family reasons.
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners To Interview 2 New Manager Candidates
"The Seattle Mariners are looking for a new manager to replace the dismissed Dan Wilson. With that in mind, they’ve got at least two new candidates. MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer reported the news Monday night of the new interviews on their way for Seattle. Mariners’ 2 New Manager Candidates Kramer reports that the Mariners are going […] The post Mariners To Interview 2 New Manager Candidates appeared first on HEAVY.
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