The longstanding rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants added a wrinkle when Farhan Zaidi switched allegiances in November 2018. The former Dodgers general manager was hired by the Giants as president of baseball operations.
Zaidi’s departure was considered a notable loss, as his philosophies blended well with Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. Ahed of Zaidi entering a second year leading the Giants’ front office, he embarked on a managerial search to replace the retiring Bruce Bochy.
Zaidi ultimately settled on Gabe Kapler, who once was a candidate for the Dodgers’ managerial vacancy that ultimately went to Roberts.