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Guardians’ Stephen Vogt shuts down Mariners rumors: ‘I’m coming back’

Manager Stephen Vogt dismissed speculation Thursday that he would leave the Guardians for the Seattle Mariners, saying in Cleveland, "I'm here. I'm coming…

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Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 2:05 AM

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Stephen Vogt announced he will remain manager of the Cleveland Guardians, dismissing Seattle Mariners rumors.
The Seattle Mariners have a managerial vacancy after firing Dan Wilson on the final day of the regular season.
Vogt noted that Seattle never approached him about their open managerial position.

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Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt dismissed speculation linking him to the Seattle Mariners' managerial vacancy, confirming he will remain in Cleveland. Vogt stated that Seattle never approached him and made clear that he has no intention of leaving his current position.

Speculation arose because Vogt lives in Olympia, Washington, and the Mariners dismissed manager Dan Wilson at the end of the regular season. Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti affirmed the club's commitment to Vogt, who recently guided Cleveland to the AL Championship Series.

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Guardians’ Stephen Vogt shuts down Mariners rumors: ‘I’m coming back’

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