The Seattle Mariners fired manager Dan Wilson on September 27, the final day of the 2026 regular season, the first move of MLB’s offseason managerial carousel. Earlier in the year the Phillies fired Rob Thomson in April and the Mets replaced Carlos Mendoza with Andy Green in June, while the Diamondbacks are deciding on Torey Lovullo after his contract expired. The tracker below lists every managerial change and is updated as new moves are announced.
When MLB Teams Make Managerial Changes
| Stage | When | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Regular season ends | Sep. 27 | Non playoff teams begin making changes, often the next day |
| Wild Card Series | Sep. 29 to Oct. 1 | Four teams are eliminated and may make moves |
| Division Series and LCS | October | More teams exit; decisions can follow within days |
| World Series ends | Late October or early November | Hiring picks up as candidates on playoff staffs become available |
| Winter Meetings | December | Most openings are filled by this point |
Teams to Watch
The Angels finished with the first 100 loss season in franchise history and are in the process of being sold, which often leads to leadership changes. Four more teams will be eliminated in the Wild Card Series by October 1, and early playoff exits can put managers and general managers on notice. The Diamondbacks’ decision on Lovullo is expected to be one of the first of the offseason.
Related
MLB playoff bracket · Wild Card Series schedule · Diamondbacks season recap
Front Office Sports has a full roundup of MLB’s Black Monday moves.