# Orioles' Elias plans return, Albernaz stays through 2027

> Orioles president Mike Elias expects to stay with team, manager Craig Albernaz will remain through 2027 despite poor season performance
- Title: Orioles' Elias plans return, Albernaz stays through 2027
- Summary: Orioles president Mike Elias expects to stay with team, manager Craig Albernaz will remain through 2027 despite poor season performance Orioles president…
- Keywords: baltimore, orioles, mike elias, craig albernaz, mlb, baseball, front office, season, postseason, analytics, player development, news
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/mike-elias-orioles-craig-albernaz-future-plans-QLTT5IDUINDARC6XJR4K5AVT24
- Author: Andy Kostka
- Published: 2026-09-19T17:33:38.547+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore, orioles, mike elias, craig albernaz, mlb, baseball, front office, season, postseason, analytics, player development, news
## Elias stays with Orioles
Orioles president Mike Elias said he will remain with the team through the offseason and next year

> My assumption is that I will retain my position through the offseason and next year
## Albernaz stays through 2027
Manager Craig Albernaz will remain with Orioles for at least another season

> We're continuing to build around Craig
## Orioles in last place
Orioles sit last in American League East with 75 wins and 79 losses

> Unless Baltimore makes a stunning run over the last eight games
## Front office changes
Sig Mejdal moves from analytics to oversee emerging technologies and innovative practices

> Mejdal will begin that endeavor this winter
## Small baseball operation
Orioles have one of the smallest baseball operations in the league

> We've got one of the very smallest baseball operations in the league
## Seeking outside help
Orioles plan to add outside voices to front office this winter

> We want to hear outside perspectives
## Player development shift
Vice president Matt Blood leaves for player development leadership

> Matt did a lot of great work here
## Emerging tech focus
Mejdal will focus on AI, tracking systems and baseball equipment innovations

> We want him focused on the cutting edge
## Postseason outlook
Orioles likely miss postseason for second straight season

> Unless Baltimore makes a stunning run over the last eight games
## Key takeaway

Orioles president Mike Elias will stay with team while manager Craig Albernaz remains through 2027