Report: Guardians Were Open To Letting Stephen Vogt Leave

The Cleveland Guardians were reportedly open to letting manager Stephen Vogt explore the managerial opening with the Seattle Mariners, according to MLB.com's Daniel Kramer. However, Vogt quickly dismissed the possibility and decided to remain in Cleveland. Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti stated that the Mariners never formally inquired about Vogt, noting the team expects him to manage in Cleveland long-term.

The Guardians' willingness to grant permission stemmed from Vogt's family living full-time in Washington. Across three seasons in Cleveland, Vogt has secured three consecutive AL Central division titles and won two AL Manager of the Year awards. Meanwhile, Seattle has continued its search by interviewing Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler.