Vitello Confirmed as Giants Manager for 2027 Despite Poor Debut Season
Buster Posey publicly backed Tony Vitello for next year, citing future-oriented conversations and steady coaching effort despite a historically poor win rate.
Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey told multiple San Francisco reporters that Tony Vitello will manage the team again in 2027. The Giants sit at 56-81, on pace for their worst winning percentage since 2017. Posey praised the coaching staff's work ethic and player development despite the losing record. Vitello has two years and $7MM remaining on his contract and expressed his own commitment to turning the team around.
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