Mariners Coach Stephen Vogt Under Consideration for Cleveland Guardians Manager Position

Ex-journeyman catcher's outstanding reputation from ten seasons in major leagues and solid leadership in current coaching role with Seattle Mariners make him a strong contender in management shakeup, as Cleveland Guardians seek new direction after 11-season Terry Francona era.

Stephen Vogt, currently a coach with the Seattle Mariners and a former journeyman catcher, is slated to have his second interview with the Cleveland Guardians to potentially fill the manager position left vacant by Terry Francona, who served the team for 11 seasons.
Besides Vogt, the Guardians have evaluated a range of external candidates including New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza and Giants bullpen coach Craig Albernaz, as well as considering potential managers from within the organization.
Despite his lack of managerial experience, Vogt is seen as a promising candidate by managers such as San Diego's Bob Melvin, Texas' Bruce Bochy, and Milwaukee's Craig Counsell, due to his character, knowledge of the game, and potential to connect with players.
Vogt has also been considered for San Francisco’s managerial role, reflecting his growing reputation within the baseball fraternity as a future manager material.
In addition to the managerial changes, the Guardians are also considering trading one of their starting pitchers to address their lackluster offense, which scored the fourth-fewest runs in Major League Baseball during the previous season.