After a painfully underwhelming season, on Oct. 5 the Kansas City Royals announced manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred have been dismissed from their duties. After three seasons, the controversial era of Matheny in Kansas City is officially over.
The Royals finished the regular season fifth in the AL Central with a record of 65-97. It was clear from early on that the team wasn't going to contend for a playoff berth, but in a division that often felt like a race to the bottom, finishing in last place failed to meet even the most conservative expectations.
Kansas City Royals Executive Vice President and General Manager J.J. Picollo announced that manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred will not return for the 2023 season.
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) October 6, 2022