Overview
- Albernaz was introduced at Camden Yards with owner David Rubenstein and baseball operations chief Mike Elias in attendance.
- The 43-year-old takes his first MLB managerial job after serving as the Guardians’ associate manager and previously coaching with the Giants and in the Rays’ system.
- He outlined a philosophy that blends analytics with fundamentals and emphasized building a more “diverse offense” focused on situational execution and defense.
- Rubenstein said the club faces “no particular financial constraints” as free agency begins, though local analysis points to targeted additions to support a 2026 rebound.
- Baltimore reacquired reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Cubs for cash the same day, marking an immediate bullpen move under the new regime.