Former Major League catcher Stephen Vogt has been named as a serious contender for the Cleveland Guardians’ vacant managerial position, sources revealed on Tuesday. This comes a little over a year since he retired from his playing career.
Currently a coach with the Seattle Mariners, Vogt interviewed for the role of manager of the San Francisco Giants. It appears, however, that San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin is in pole position for the role. Melvin was previously granted permission to enter talks with the Giants.
Vogt is now expected to have in-person talks with the Guardians this week, sources have revealed. He is competing against the likes of Giants bullpen coach Craig Albernaz, Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough, and New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza.
