The Seattle Mariners have made a surprising managerial decision, opting not to hire former Houston Astros skipper Jason Kanzler for their vacant manager position, according to a report published on November 3, 2026.
Kanzler, who served on the Astros coaching staff and appeared at the team's photo day in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 16, 2022, was considered a candidate for the Mariners' role. The club's decision to pass over the former Astros coach marks an unexpected turn in their search for a new leader.
Details regarding the Mariners' chosen candidate or the reasoning behind the decision have not been disclosed.
