The 2022 MLB coaching carousel is officially off and spinning.
Joe Girardi became the first manager to his lose his job this season as the Philadelphia Phillies decided enough was enough on Friday. It’s as close to a full reset as the Phillies could’ve made at the moment. Along with Girardi, the team axed coaching assistant Bobby Meacham and promoted bench coach Rob Thomson to interim manager. Mike Calitri will take over Thomson’s former role.
It very likely won’t be the last time we see a coaching change this season. In recent years it’s typical to see two or three teams relieve their managers.
