Three managers are out, and more could follow. Who’s most likely to be the next MLB skipper shown the door in 2025?
The phone never rings during a winning streak. But in baseball, where each loss lands heavier than the last, silence can be ominous. We’re not even at the All-Star break, and already three MLB managers have been dismissed. And so, the whispers begin — not of games or lineups, but of job security.
For those still in the dugout, the spotlight burns brighter by the day. One by one, seats that once felt safe are turning warm. And now, as the calendar turns toward June, one name surfaces above the rest.
Ron Washington, the respected veteran skipper of the Los Angeles Angels, sits at the top of the hot seat watch. Nearly five decades of baseball wisdom trail him, but his club’s early struggles may outweigh even that résumé. Baseball rarely waits for resumes. It reacts to results.
Ron Washington: Wisdom on Borrowed Time?
Baseball has a long memory — but not always a patient one. Ron Washington, 71, is one of the game’s beloved figures. A mentor, a motivator, a bridge to a different generation. But the Angels have stumbled more than they’ve soared. April’s 9-16 spiral set the tone. May offered a pulse, but not a revival.
“The last time the Angels were one game under .500 this late in the season, Moby Dick was a guppy.” 😅@robparkerMLBbro shares why he thinks Ron Washington should be the frontrunner for AL Manager of the Year.#MLBNowShowdown pic.twitter.com/oGGNHFYjHH
— MLB Now (@MLBNow) June 12, 2025
The Angels aren’t just trying to win — they’re trying to find an identity in a post-Ohtani era. And while Washington brings heart and pedigree, front offices today operate with urgency, not sentimentality. They see standings, not stories.
For Washington, the timing is cruel. After years spent grooming stars behind the scenes, he finally returned to the skipper’s chair. Now he leads a club that might not have the tools — or the time — to weather a slow rebuild. It’s not about what he’s done. It’s about what’s next. And that door may be closing fast.
MLB Manager Odds to Be Fired Next (2025)
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Ron Washington (Angels) – +425
Veteran presence, but off to a rough start and overseeing a rebuilding team without clear direction. -
Dave Martinez (Nationals) – +500
Won the 2019 World Series, but six straight losing seasons have eroded goodwill. -
John Schneider (Blue Jays) – +500
Toronto’s underperformance continues with a declining win percentage since 2023. -
Rocco Baldelli (Twins) – +800
Saved by a red-hot May, but still under scrutiny after a sluggish start. -
Oliver Marmol (Cardinals) – +1000
The Cardinals have recovered some momentum, but an early stumble kept him on the radar. -
Joe Espada (Astros) – +1000
Inherited a contender, but expectations in Houston are sky-high and the leash is short.
The Pack Behind the Front-Runner
Washington isn’t alone. A few more managers are walking the same tightrope, their footing just as uncertain.
Dave Martinez, once the architect of a 2019 World Series miracle in D.C., has seen that glory fade. The Nationals haven’t posted a winning season since. And time — especially for managers — is rarely a luxury afforded.
Then there’s John Schneider in Toronto, whose record since 2023 (96-112) reveals a slide the Blue Jays didn’t expect. What began as promise now teeters on disappointment. Like Martinez, Schneider faces the unforgiving arithmetic of the modern game: potential only lasts so long.
John Schneider and the Blue Jays invited @djDvsToronto to provide the tunes for batting practice here at Rogers Centre this afternoon pic.twitter.com/Ka1Q0vzvxP
— David Singh (@ByDavidSingh) April 29, 2025
Oliver Marmol (Cardinals) and Joe Espada (Astros) find themselves in similar territory — early season struggles, slight turnarounds, but playoff hopes tied to tenuous threads. For each, a bad week could rewrite their narrative.
The Summer That Decides It All
Baseball seasons are long — until they’re not. The dog days of summer are on the horizon, and with them come defining decisions. Front offices must choose: ride it out, or reset the course.
Rocco Baldelli may be the blueprint for survival. After a brutal 13-18 start, his Twins have surged — riding a 13-game winning streak back into the playoff conversation. He bought himself time. The others? Still trying to.
The reality is stark: expectations, payrolls, and postseason dreams do not wait. They press. They demand. And if they’re not met, someone pays the price. Often, that’s the manager.
The fourth dismissal of 2025 feels inevitable. Not because the men aren’t capable. But because the game is. Unforgiving. Unrelenting. Unmoved by past triumphs.
In this sport, memories are long, but patience is short. And across the league, some doors are creaking — just waiting to close.
