Overview
- Wilson informed players and staff in a pregame meeting before the season finale on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, that he will not return as manager next year.
- The team has not issued a single, uniform public account of the separation and outlets differ on whether Wilson was told he would be fired or announced he would not return.
- President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto and general manager Justin Hollander are expected to remain in place and will hold a formal press conference this week to outline next steps.
- Turnover among Wilson’s coaching staff is expected but director of pitching strategy Trent Blank and pitching coach Pete Woodworth are reported to be under contract and likely to stay for two more seasons.
- The change follows a 76-86 season marked by offensive regression from key players, a struggling bullpen, and the league’s worst defensive metrics, which players and staff have linked to lapses in accountability and leadership.