In the last week, there have been two MLB managers that have been fired, as the Philadelphia Phillies fired Joe Girardi and the Los Angeles Angels have fired Joe Maddon after both teams were disappointments (22-29 for the Phillies and a 12-game losing streak for Maddon and the Angels).
However, as things stand with about one-third of the 2022 season, there are eight other MLB managers that could be fired mid-season or not come back for the 2023 season.
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa could be one of a few MLB managers on the hot seat
Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa has not been a Hall of Fame manager for the Chicago White Sox this year.
The White Sox were expected to be the cream of the crop in the AL Central but they are in third place entering Thursday with a record of 26-28.
La Russa, 77, also has had more than his fair share of blunders as White Sox manager, including teaching the “unwritten rules” of the sport to Yermín Mercedes, pleading guilty to reckless driving, and not understanding the extra-inning baserunner rule
He is in the second year of a “multi-year contract” so it is unknown whether or not it is the final year of his contract or not.
Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona
Unlike the others on this list, Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has done a decent job this season, as the Guardians are in second place with a 28-28 record. However, Francona has had a lot of health issues in recent years.
In fact, he missed more than 60 games in 2021 and most of the 2020 season as well due to health issues.
Francona, 63, is only under contract through the end of this season as well.