The Los Angeles Dodgers hired Rocco Baldelli as
Rocco Baldelli will feature in the MLB manager carousel
He is reportedly a name of interest in the early 2026 cycle, as the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox, two premier franchises, have shaken up their staffs.
The Athletic’s Tyler Kener named Baldelli as a name to watch in the coaching carousel.
“A former Manager of the Year award winner, Baldelli, 44, took the Twins to three postseason berths while interacting smoothly with the front office, the players and the media,” Kepner wrote.
Additionally, Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press reported that Baldelli will get a serious look from the Red Sox, particularly given his connection to Massachusetts.
“Ex-Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, who is from Woonsocket, R.I., and now a special assistant for the Dodgers, will get serious consideration for the Boston Red Sox permanent job, made vacant by last week’s firing of Alex Cora,” Walters said.
As an experienced person in baseball and working alongside Friedman, Baldelli is certainly a contributor to the Dodgers, but if he is given the chance to take a hands-on leadership spot at another franchise, he will likely take it up if offered.