Rocco Baldelli withdraws name from Mariners’ manager opening

Oct. 25, 2026 at 8:08 pm Updated Oct. 25, 2026 at 8:46 pm

At a time when the Mariners are trying to narrow their list of finalists , former Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has withdrawn his name from consideration for Seattle’s managerial opening, an industry source confirmed to The Seattle Times on Sunday night.

Baldelli, 45, was thought to be one of the front-runners for the Mariners’ job.

Baldelli compiled a 527-505 record (.511) in seven seasons as Minnesota’s manager, leading the Twins to three AL Central Division titles.…