Postseason baseball is underway, but many teams are already preparing for next spring.

With 18 teams not continuing into the playoffs, those clubs have a month to prepare for the offseason before free agency kicks off following the World Series .

A handful of franchises are getting an early start with changes to their coaching staffs, whether that's firing their old manager or not renewing contracts for 2026.

Here's a look at the teams with managerial openings and the top candidates available:

Which MLB teams need a new manager in 2026?

As of Oct. 1, eight MLB teams will hire a new full-time manager for the 2026 season. Teams still playing in the postseason could move on from their managers after being eliminated, too.

Here's the full list of job openings:

Atlanta Braves

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