The Minnesota Twins made headlines this September by dismissing Rocco Baldelli after seven seasons at the helm. A disappointing 70–92 record, combined with a midseason sell-off and a second straight year missing the playoffs, left leadership convinced it was time for a change.
“This game is ultimately measured by results,” Derek Falvey said, announcing the decision, “and over the past two seasons we did not reach the goals we set.”
However, Baldelli’s dismissal occurred during a rare offseason in Major League Baseball, when the managerial carousel is exceptionally crowded. Seven other franchises (Atlanta, plus the Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Angels, and Colorado Rockies) are also seeking new leadership in the dugout. For Minnesota, this means the search for their next skipper won’t occur in isolation. With so many teams looking for managers, the Twins might not get their first choice among top candidates.
Here’s how the eight current openings stack up, with each job’s pros, cons, 2025 context, and future outlook.
1. Atlanta (2025 Record: 76-86)
Previous manager: Brian Snitker
Farm system rank: 28
Pros:
Cons:
Expectations are sky-high; anything short of a deep postseason run is a failure.
The farm system is thin, leaving few reinforcements.
Following Snitker, a beloved figure, will be challenging.
Outlook: This vacancy is the most desirable. With a proven core and steady leadership, this is a chance to manage one of baseball’s premier clubs.
2. Texas Rangers (2025 Record: 81-81)
Previous manager: Bruce Bochy
Farm system rank: 26
Pros:
Core players like Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and Wyatt Langford remain.
Ownership has shown a willingness to spend aggressively.
Bochy’s success in 2023 demonstrated that the roster can compete at the highest level.
Cons:
Rotation depth is an issue, with injuries hampering progress.
The farm system is weak, limiting internal fixes.
Pressure to rebound quickly.
Outlook: Texas is only a few pieces away from returning to October. The next manager inherits both opportunity and responsibility.
3. San Francisco Giants (2025 Record: 81-81)
Previous manager: Bob Melvin
Farm system rank: 18
Pros:
Buster Posey, now leading baseball operations, gets to select his first manager.
The farm system is mid-tier but includes several near-ready arms.
A large market and dedicated fan base.
Cons:
Have missed out on superstar players in free agency.
Tough division with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.
A restless fan base is tired of mediocrity.
Outlook: A solid, middle-of-the-pack job that offers stability and resources. The challenge will be creating a new identity for the club.
4. Baltimore Orioles (2025 Record: 75-87)
Previous manager: Brandon Hyde (interim: Tony Mansolino)
Farm system rank: 15
Pros:
Cons:
Competing annually with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting task.
Expectations have grown since the rebuild, and patience may be in short supply.
Early-season struggles in 2025 revealed lingering weaknesses.
Outlook: Not the powerhouse many envisioned, but still a respectable position, with tools for success if the right leader emerges.
5. Minnesota Twins (2025 Record: 70-92)
Previous manager: Rocco Baldelli
Farm system rank: 2
Pros:
One of the best farm systems in baseball, with prospects ready to make an impact.
The fan base has demonstrated the ability to support the team when a consistent winning product is on the field.
Opportunity to guide the next wave of Twins talent.
Cons:
Recent struggles have eroded confidence in the core of the roster.
Payroll limitations restrict flexibility compared to bigger-market clubs.
New manager’s job security may be tied to the future of Derek Falvey and the front office.
Outlook: A high-risk, high-reward opportunity. If the farm system delivers, this could be one of the fastest turnarounds in baseball.
6. Washington Nationals (2025 Record: 66-96)
Previous manager: Dave Martinez (interim: Miguel Cairo)
Farm system rank: 23
Pros:
New leadership direction with a reset after Mike Rizzo’s departure.
Some young major-league talent is already in place, including James Wood, MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams.
Lower short-term expectations than some of the other open positions.
Cons:
Six straight losing seasons.
The farm system has lagged despite years of rebuilding.
Still overshadowed by their 2019 title run.
Outlook: Patience will be key. This job is a long-term project more than an immediate opportunity.
7. Los Angeles Angels (2025 Record: 72-90)
Previous manager: Ron Washington (interim: Ray Montgomery)
Farm system rank: 27
Pros:
A chance to reset a franchise badly in need of a new direction.
Southern California lifestyle, with the ability to pencil Mike Trout into the lineup on a daily basis.
Expectations are very low after a decade of losing seasons.
Cons:
The farm system is barren.
Organizational instability has derailed managers repeatedly.
A franchise still struggling to move on from the Shohei Ohtani era.
Outlook: History suggests limited patience for managers, but the Angels desperately need stability. A long-term rebuild awaits.
8. Colorado Rockies (43-119)
Previous manager: Bud Black (interim: Warren Schaeffer)
Farm system rank: 24
Pros:
A new general manager will arrive alongside the current manager, offering a fresh start.
Expectations are nonexistent after a historically bad season.
Hitting at Coors Field will always produce some fun offensive numbers.
Cons:
Organizational instability.
Thin farm system and constant pitching struggles.
The worst record in franchise history sets a very low baseline.
Outlook: This is the most challenging job available. The Rockies will need a manager with patience and a thick skin, because quick success is unlikely.
For the Twins, the challenge is not just finding the right voice to replace Baldelli, but doing so in a year when seven other teams are also searching for a replacement. Top candidates may have their pick of opportunities, and jobs like Atlanta or Texas offer quicker paths to postseason baseball. Minnesota’s pitch will hinge on its elite farm system and the chance to build something sustainable. Whether that is enough to land their preferred candidate remains to be seen.
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