Overview
- The team announced the hire Monday and scheduled an introductory news conference for Nov. 4 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- Albernaz takes over after Brandon Hyde was fired in May following a 15-28 start, with interim Tony Mansolino going 60-59 as the club finished 75-87 and last in the AL East.
- The first-time MLB manager served as Cleveland’s associate manager in 2025 after a year as bench coach, previously working as the Giants’ bullpen and catching coach and developing in the Rays system.
- President of baseball operations Mike Elias welcomed Albernaz in a team statement, calling him the right person to elevate the club and lead it back to the playoffs.
- Reports highlighted Albernaz’s strong rapport with players and noted Cleveland’s recent divisional success as factors in his selection.