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Stephen Vogt rejection reveal further hints at Mariners manager job as radioactive

Stephen Vogt was a dream fit for the Mariners, but he wanted to stay in Cleveland. It hints at an optics problem for the Mariners.

By Zachary Rymer · SoDo MoJo

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Writer Zachary Rymer argues Stephen Vogt avoiding the Mariners managerial opening reflects poorly on the franchise's current appeal.
The Cleveland Guardians were reportedly open to letting Vogt explore Seattle's managerial vacancy, but the Mariners never reached out.
Vogt publicly recommitted to Cleveland, while Carlos Mendoza and Rocco Baldelli previously turned down the Mariners job.

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Zachary Rymer argues that Stephen Vogt's decision to stay with the Cleveland Guardians over pursuing the Seattle Mariners' managerial vacancy highlights the undesirable state of Seattle's opening. Despite Cleveland reportedly being open to letting Vogt explore the role, the Mariners never reached out before Vogt committed to remaining in Cleveland.

Rymer notes that Vogt chose a stable environment in Cleveland over joining Seattle, pointing to front-office instability under Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander following a 76-86 season. The Mariners' finalist pool is reportedly down to Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler.

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