The San Francisco Giants have made a surprising move, dismissing manager Gabe Kapler with just three games remaining in his fourth season. The move comes after the Giants finished the 2021 season with a record of 29-31, missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.
Kapler was hired in 2018 to replace Bruce Bochy, who had managed the team for 13 seasons. Kapler’s tenure was marked by mixed results, as the team finished with a winning record in two of his four seasons. However, the Giants struggled to make the playoffs and were unable to make it past the first round in any of his seasons.
The Giants have yet to name a new manager, but they are expected to look for someone with more experience. Kapler’s dismissal comes after the team’s front office made a number of moves to try to improve the team’s performance, including trading for star shortstop Brandon Crawford and signing free agent outfielder Mike Yastrzemski.
It is unclear what led to Kapler’s dismissal, but it appears that the team’s front office felt that the team needed a change in order to make progress. It is also possible that Kapler’s lack of experience may have been a factor in the decision.
The Giants will now look to find a new manager who can help the team reach the playoffs and compete for a championship. It will be interesting to see who they choose and how they will fare in 2022.
