Mariners name Jason Kanzler as manager after firing Wilson
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The Seattle Mariners have appointed Jason Kanzler as their new manager, the team announced on November 3, 2026. Kanzler, previously serving as the Cubs' farm director, takes over following the firing of Scott Wilson. This managerial change aims to revitalize the team's performance heading into the next season. Kanzler's first task will be assessing the current roster and making strategic adjustments for improved results.
- •Mariners announce Kanzler's hiring on November 3, 2026
- •Kanzler replaces recently fired Scott Wilson
- •He previously worked as Cubs' farm director
- •Mariners aim for improved performance next season
- •Kanzler tasked with evaluating the current roster
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Mariners hire 36-year-old Kanzler as new manager
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners hire Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager
- 5:38 PMESPN — Mariners hire Kanzler as manager to replace fired Wilson
"Jason Kanzler, player development director for the Chicago Cubs over the past three seasons, has been hired as manager of the Seattle Mariners, the Major League Baseball club announced Tuesday."Our goal in this process was finding a manager with the ability to challenge all of us to improve," Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said.
"The Seattle Mariners have named Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as their next manager, the team announced.
"The Mariners have named Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as their next manager, the team announced Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 5:52 PMMLB Mariners hire 36-year-old Kanzler as new manager
Jason Kanzler, player development director for the Chicago Cubs over the past three seasons, has been hired as manager of the Seattle Mariners, the Major League Baseball club announced Tuesday."Our goal in this process was finding a manager with the ability to challenge all of us to improve," Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said.
- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 5:49 PMSeattle Mariners hire Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager
The Seattle Mariners have named Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as their next manager, the team announced.
- ESPNNov 3, 2026, 5:38 PMMariners hire Kanzler as manager to replace fired Wilson
The Mariners have named Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as their next manager, the team announced Tuesday.
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