Which MLB managers are next on the chopping block?

Two MLB managers have already been fired; which of their peers might be following them out the door?

On Sunday, the Miami Marlins axed manager Mike Redmond after a 16-22 start. Despite it being just five weeks into the season, Redmond was actually the second manager fired this year, following Ron Roenicke of the league-worst Brewers out the door.

The moves each came as a surprise, mostly because they happened so early in the year. Both came across as knee-jerk reactions, especially coming at such an early date when we really haven’t learned much about how good teams truly are.

But if we’ve learned anything from MLB in years past, it’s that these two changes will be far from the last. Firing the manager is one of the easiest knee-jerk reactions for an underachieving team to make (just ask the Marlins, who have had seven managers since 2010). Losing managers are never far from turning into scapegoats, especially after the pitching and/or hitting coach is gone.

So who might be next on the chopping block? Let’s take a look at a couple of options. Leaving out new hires, managers from teams expected to be bad (like the Phillies or the Rockies), and managers who have had recent success (Terry Francona and John Farrell are probably safe), who could be next to get the axe?

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