On May 11 this season, the Colorado Rockies decided to part ways with long-time manager Bud Black. Black started the season 7-33 and it looked like the Rockies might finish the year with the worst record in MLB history just one year after the Chicago White Sox accomplished the feat. Colorado promoted Warren Schaeffer to lead the club after Black’s firing.
Schaeffer was able to help the Rockies avoid being the worst team in history, but his 36-86 record is still nothing to be proud of. Now, a lot of that was just the situation he was in. If he had a full offseason with the front office, and a whole year of leading the team, maybe the outcome would have been different.
Headed into the offseason now, general manager Bill Schmidt has stepped down. Colorado is now on the search for a new GM, which could mean Schaeffer’s job security is up in the air. Once the front office brings in someone new to lead the organization, it could mean a new manager is on the way, as well.
With the potential job opening, the Rockies may not have candidates lining up at the door for an interview. Colorado plays in the most hitter-friendly ball park in the MLB, a rough starting rotation, and a losing culture. Needless to say, the person chosen to lead the team in 2026 and beyond will have their work cut out for them.
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