Dusty Baker’s last game as an MLB manager might have occurred Monday night, when his Astros were eliminated by the Rangers.
Dusty Baker’s last game as an MLB manager might have occurred Monday night, when his Astros were crushed by the Rangers and eliminated in Game 7 of the ALCS.
The 74-year-old, who has been Houston’s manager since 2020 and has managed five total teams across 26 years, informed people the 2023 campaign would be his last, according to a report from The Athletic published after Texas’ 11-4 victory.
Baker reportedly didn’t want a farewell tour.
He also reportedly still could change his mind and told The Athletic he was “thinking about” retiring from the league he’d been involved with since the Braves drafted him in 1967 — though Baker could certainly join a team’s front office or the league’s staff, which his wife, Melissa, and others hinted at to the outlet.
“When he is done managing, I know he has a lot of knowledge to offer an organization,” Melissa told The Athletic.
