Overview
- At an Oriole Park press conference Tuesday, Albernaz was introduced as the Orioles’ 21st manager, wearing No. 55 beside owner David Rubenstein plus baseball operations chief Mike Elias.
- The 43-year-old takes his first major-league managerial post after serving as the Guardians’ associate manager in 2025 and bench coach in 2024, following a stint as the Giants’ bullpen and catching coach from 2020 to 2023.
- A former minor-league catcher in the Rays and Tigers systems, Albernaz managed in the Rays’ farm system and earned 2018 Midwest League Manager of the Year honors.
- He told reporters he will blend fundamentals with analytics, adapt tactics to his roster’s strengths, and deliver an energetic style of play.
- Baltimore finished 75–87 in 2025, the front office expects improvement next season, and the 2026 opener is set for March 26 at home against the Twins; Albernaz’ hire drew public endorsements from Elias and Rubenstein, with reports he declined other opportunities last year before choosing the Orioles.