White Sox Fire Manager Pedro Grifol
The White Sox made the decision to fire manager Pedro Grifol early Thursday morning, ending his tenure with a disappointing 28-89 season. Grifol, who was given his roster by general manager Chris Getz, leaves with a record of 89-190 (.319) over two seasons.
As the White Sox search for a new manager, other MLB skippers are also feeling the heat as the season progresses. Let’s take a look at some managers who may need to show improvement in the second half to secure their jobs beyond 2024.
Scott Servais, Mariners
Scott Servais has a strong relationship with M’s president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto and is currently on track to lead the Mariners to a fourth consecutive winning season. However, with the AL West lead shrinking and tough competition in the AL wild-card race, Servais may need to deliver more than just a winning record to keep his job.
Mark Kotsay, A’s
Mark Kotsay has faced challenges in his role as manager of the A’s, with the team struggling under the ownership of John Fisher. While there has been some progress in the 2024 season, Kotsay’s future with the team remains uncertain, especially as the A’s prepare to leave Oakland.
These are just a few of the managers under pressure as the MLB season unfolds. It remains to be seen how each will fare in the second half and whether they will continue to lead their teams in the future.
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