# Jason Kanzler to lead Mariners in 2027

> Seattle Mariners hire Jason Kanzler as new manager for 2027 season.
- Title: Jason Kanzler to lead Mariners in 2027 · FOX 13 Seattle
- Summary: Seattle Mariners hire Jason Kanzler as new manager for 2027 season. Seattle Mariners appoint Jason Kanzler as their new manager for 2027 after his 2022 World…
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- Source: FOX 13 Seattle — https://fox13seattle.com/news/jason-kanzler-seattle-mariners-new-manager
- Author: Aydian Ahmad
- Published: 2026-11-03T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: seattle mariners, jason kanzler, mariners manager, 2027 season, houston astros, chicago cubbies, world series, mlb, sports, seattle
## New manager hire
Seattle Mariners appoint Jason Kanzler as their 22nd manager for 2027 season.
## Kanzler's background
Jason Kanzler, 36, was born in Penfield, New York, and played baseball at the University of Buffalo.
## Previous coaching role
Kanzler won a World Series with Houston Astros in 2022 and spent last two seasons as Chicago Cubs' director of player development.
## Why Kanzler?
Mariners President Jerry Dipoto says Kanzler has the mindset, expertise, communication skills, and intensity to create a championship standard.
## 2026 season failure
Mariners finished 2026 season with 76 wins and 86 losses after missing playoffs and parting ways with manager Dan Wilson.
## What's next
Mariners hold introductory press conference for Kanzler on Wednesday at 2 p.m. for 2027 season.
## Key takeaway

Seattle Mariners appoint Jason Kanzler as their new manager for 2027 after his 2022 World Series coaching role with Houston.