First, it was Joe Girardi of the Philadelphia Phillies. Then, Joe Maddon went from the Los Angeles Angels. Charlie Montoyo of the Toronto Blue Jays was the third, and Chris Woodward from the Texas Rangers was last – for now.
Four MLB managers have been relieved of their duties during the 2022 season, and there are plenty of others whose days could be numbered. As MLB playoff odds continue to dominate news, rumors, and everything in between, who could be the next manager packing his bags?'
MLB Managers on the Hot Seat
White Sox fans have been chanting “Fire Tony!” at La Russa for months, so you'd be forgiven for wondering if or when their prayers would finally be answered. With his name now seemingly synonymous with his intentionally walking not one but two batters on a 1-2 count, it definitely feels like the Hall of Famer's forced exit from the dugout is just a matter of time.
Tony La Russa decided to intentionally walk Trea Turner on a 1-2 count with two outs, and then Max Muncy came up and hit a three run HR pic.twitter.com/uanxPJ1X1T