Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts

"In the same way that players feel extra pressure to produce entering their last season before free agency, managers and front office bosses similarly feel the heat when entering the final year of their contracts. The difference is that even if a player has a rough season, they're usually still in position to land at least a one-year deal in some fashion for the next year - a manager or a GM could find themselves fired in the wake of a bad year, with no guarantee about when (or even if) they'll get another shot at leading a dugout or a front office."

"This list details the baseball operations bosses (whatever their specific title) and managers who are entering the final year of their contracts, as well as the personnel whose contractual situations aren't publicly known. Some clubs don't publicize the terms of employee contracts, so it is entirely possible that some of these names signed extensions months ago but the teams have chosen to keep these new deals quiet for the time being. And, of course, the length of a contract doesn't always correlate to job security. One bad season or even a poor start could suddenly threaten the status of a manager or head of baseball ops that seemingly seems safe right now."

"Angels: It's pretty unusual to see a newly-hired manager already on this list, yet that is the situation Kurt Suzuki finds himself in after signing just a one-year guarantee to become the Halos' new skipper. The deal has multiple club option years attached, and while one would imagine Suzuki wouldn't be let go so quickly, the Angels' manager's office has been enough of a revolving door in recent years that it is hard to guess what owner Arte Moreno might do next. GM Perry Minasian is also entering the final guaranteed year of his contract, with a club option for the 2027 season. Ten consecutive losing seasons has led to a lot of discord in Anaheim, and an eleven"

Managers and front office bosses face intensified pressure when entering the final year of their contracts, with job security often much less certain than for players hitting free agency. Even a single poor season can lead to dismissal, and there is no guarantee of another opportunity to lead a dugout or a front office. Many teams do not disclose staff contract terms, so some personnel may already have unpublicized extensions. Contract length rarely guarantees security; performance, team context, and ownership decisions can rapidly change employment status. The Angels illustrate this with a one-year managerial guarantee and the GM in a final guaranteed season amid prolonged losing.

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