The New York Mets have hired former Yankees, Diamondbacks, Rangers and Orioles manager Buck Showalter, according to Mets owner Steve Cohen on Twitter. He’ll replace Luis Rojas as Mets manager.
If you can recall, Showalter was one of three candidates in consideration to become the next Phillies manager in 2019 alongside Dusty Baker and Joe Girardi. Showalter and Girardi were reportedly “considered the favorites” heading into the second round of interviews. Girardi was ultimately given the role and is in the final guaranteed year of his contract.