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Posey Rules Out Bruce Bochy as Giants’ Next Manager, Sets Course for Long-Term Hire

He said the club seeks an obsessive, stability-focused leader with interviews already underway.

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols connects for a solo home run in the 7th inning during a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Angels on May 2, 2015, at AT&T Park in San Francisco.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols and San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey look on during an MLB game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 20, 2021, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Sep 23, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (15) walks to the mound for a pitching change during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Overview

  • Buster Posey said he spoke with Bruce Bochy and will keep the door open for a non-managerial role but will not consider him for the vacancy.
  • The clarification follows Bochy’s mutual departure from the Rangers and widespread speculation about a San Francisco reunion.
  • The Giants dismissed Bob Melvin after an 81-81 season and a fourth consecutive year without a playoff berth.
  • Posey emphasized a long-view hire who is detail-obsessed and granted agency over the coaching staff, with current coaches not being interviewed for the top job though some could be recommended as holdovers.
  • With eight MLB openings creating a crowded market, outside reporting has floated names such as Nick Hundley, Craig Albernaz, Skip Schumaker and others as potential candidates.