Orioles Finalizing Deal to Hire Craig Albernaz as the Next Manager
The Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a deal to hire Craig Albernaz as their new manager on Monday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 42-year-old was previously an associate manager with the Cleveland Guardians and was a widely sought-after candidate for other open managerial jobs. Albernaz will try to turn around an Orioles team that is coming off a 75-87 (last in the American League East) season in 2025. Baltimore fired previous manager Brandon Hyde in the middle of May after the team started 15-28, and they named Tony Mansolino as the interim manager for the rest of the year. Albernaz has a reputation for forging strong relationships with young players, which the Orioles have plenty of. He was a finalist for Cleveland's managerial job in 2023 and joined the team as a bench coach after Stephen Vogt was hired. Albernaz had a nine-year catching career that topped out at the Triple-A level.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
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