MLB Managers and Front Office Executives With Expiring 2026 Contracts

Managers and executives in professional sports live under a microscope. When they hit the final year of their contracts, that pressure cranks up even more.

This piece takes a closer look at some key people in Major League Baseball. Whose jobs are hanging by a thread? Who might get a quiet extension? What factors really decide their fate after this season?

The Hot Seat: High Stakes for Key Decision-Makers

Professional sports run on results, plain and simple. Nobody feels that more than folks in the front office or dugout.

As contracts tick down, managers and GMs know every win—or loss—could tilt their future. The scrutiny gets intense, sometimes uncomfortably so.

Angels: A Fateful Year for Suzuki and Minasian

For the Los Angeles Angels, things are at a boiling point. New manager Kurt Suzuki and GM Perry Minasian both face the final guaranteed year of their deals.

The Angels have struggled for ages, and fans are beyond restless. If they can’t turn things around now, it’s hard to imagine either sticking around.

Astros: Post-Season Evaluation for Brown and Espada

Over in Houston, Astros GM Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada are in a similar boat. After a rough 2025, both are on expiring contracts.

Owner Jim Crane says he’ll evaluate everything after the season. Every choice, trade, and game will get picked apart as they try to hang onto their jobs.

Whispers of Extensions and Unclear Futures

Not everyone’s seat is scorching hot. Some execs are quietly negotiating extensions, some public, some not so much.

Front-office contracts can get murky—sometimes what looks like an expiring deal is already locked in behind closed doors.

Athletics: The Endurance of David Forst

With the Oakland Athletics, GM David Forst officially saw his contract end after 2025. But there’s a lot of chatter that he’ll stick around.

Forst has weathered a ton with this organization. That kind of trust is rare, and it might matter more than the team’s recent record.

Blue Jays: Stability for Shapiro, Atkins, and Schneider

In Toronto, the Blue Jays seem to crave stability. President Mark Shapiro already inked an extension.

If 2025 goes well, most folks expect GM Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider to follow. This signals real confidence in their leadership and the franchise’s path.

Brewers: Murphy’s Managerial Excellence and Arnold’s Security

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is in the last year of a three-year deal. With back-to-back Manager of the Year awards, it’s hard to see them letting him go.

GM Matt Arnold has an unclear contract situation, but he seems locked in. The Brewers must like what they’ve built at the top.

Other Notable Contract Situations Around the League

Baseball leadership is always shifting, and several big-name organizations are dealing with their own contract puzzles right now.

• Dodgers: President Andrew Friedman always seems to be under the microscope. The Dodgers keep winning, so talk of an extension never really goes away.
• Cardinals: Manager Oli Marmol faces plenty of scrutiny. That’s pretty normal for managers who want to stick around long-term.
• Diamondbacks: Manager Torey Lovullo surprised a lot of people with his team’s success. That kind of run often leads to extension chatter.
• Mets: Manager Carlos Mendoza enters the last guaranteed year of his contract. There’s a club option for 2027, so the Mets have some wiggle room.
• Orioles: President Mike Elias‘s contract details aren’t public. Still, he’s built a real contender, so it feels like his job’s pretty safe.
• Padres: PBO A.J. Preller keeps popping up in rumors about a new deal. Nothing official yet, though.
• Tigers: PBO Scott Harris might be wrapping up his first, somewhat mysterious term. The team could be facing a decision soon.

 
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