The Baltimore Orioles are hiring Craig Albernaz as manager, ESPN reported on Sunday night.

Albernaz, who turns 43 on Thursday, was the Cleveland Guardians' associate manager this season after serving as bench coach for 2024.

He fills in the vacancy in Baltimore, which fired manager Brandon Hyde on May 17 after a 15-28 start. Interim manager Tony Mansolino showed a steady hand (60-59) as the team finished 75-87 and he was a candidate for the full-time position.

The Orioles descended in 2025 to last place in the American League East after capturing the division in 2023 with a 101-win season and then posting 91 victories in 2024 for consecutive playoff appearances.

Baltimore is stocked with young position players, making it an attractive post for managerial candidates. Albernaz is regarde

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