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Giants Dismiss Bob Melvin as Buster Posey Begins Managerial Search

Posey moves on after a .500 finish, pivoting from a July decision that had extended Melvin through 2026.

Buster Posey, president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants, meets during batting practice with manager Bruce Bochy of the Texas Rangers at Oracle Park on April 25, 2025, in San Francisco.
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Sep 25, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (15) walks to the pitchers mound during the game against the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • San Francisco announced the move on Sept. 29, ending Melvin’s two-year tenure at 161-163 and without a playoff berth despite the club exercising his 2026 option in July.
  • The Giants finished 2025 at 81-81 for a fourth straight season out of the postseason.
  • Posey said the search is open with no set timetable and emphasized finding a detail-driven manager who can maximize the roster on and off the field.
  • Reporting has elevated Bruce Bochy as a prominent candidate, and he is now available after he and the Rangers parted ways, though no hire is imminent.
  • Players including Matt Chapman and Logan Webb publicly praised Melvin, signaling strong clubhouse support even as the front office opted for change.