Cleveland Guardians Appoint Stephen Vogt as New Manager, Replacing Terry Francona

Vogt embarks on a managerial career after a 16-year playing career and a season as Seattle's bullpen coach, bringing in a reputation as one of the best teammates and an ability to handle pitching staff.

Stephen Vogt, a former two-time All-Star catcher, has been appointed as the new manager of the Cleveland Guardians, marking his maiden managerial role after his stint as Seattle's bullpen coach last season.
Vogt replaces Terry Francona, who led the Guardians to six playoffs in his 11 seasons and is the winningest manager in the club's 123-year history. Francona has stepped down but will stay with the organization in some capacity.
Although Vogt had no previous managerial experience, the Guardians' front office was impressed with his deep understanding of baseball, having experienced both the highs and lows of the game, from making his big-league debut at 27 to waiting almost 15 months for his first hit.
Vogt is known for his warm personality and ability to handle a pitching staff, traits that contributed to his image as a clubhouse leader during his tenure with teams like the Rays, Brewers, Giants, Diamondbacks, Braves, and Athletics.
He envisions himself as a nurturing and empathetic manager, having learned from his former mentors and managers such as Craig Counsell, Bruce Bochy, Bob Melvin, Brian Snitker, and Mark Kotsay.