The San Francisco Giants are reportedly nearing a groundbreaking managerial hire — one that could reshape MLB norms. According to reports, Buster Posey is set to bring in Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello in what’s being described as a blockbuster, big-money move. If finalized, Vitello would instantly become one of the highest-paid managers in baseball.
“Vitello almost certainly won’t be treated as a rookie hire,” wrote The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly. “He’s the second-highest-paid coach in Division I, earning over $3 million annually, and he’s leaving a secure position for one with far less stability.
Vitello was already making more than half of MLB’s current managers, and considering San Francisco’s cost of living and what he’s giving up, it’s reasonable to think he’ll rank among the league’s top earners.”
If Vitello takes the helm, his first priority will be fixing a battered starting rotation after a season marred by injuries.
“It’s as if the team’s pitching staff has been cursed in 2025 — every time someone pitches well, another arm goes down,” wrote SI’s Ryan Boman.
One rumored solution could be a trade for St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray.
“The Giants will need more than Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, and Landen Roupp to stabilize their rotation,” MLB Trade Rumors’ Nick Deeds reported.
“Gray makes a lot of sense, and San Francisco was already linked to him back in September. While some of that was tied to his connection with former manager Bob Melvin, the Giants remain one of the few teams capable of absorbing most of Gray’s salary.”
Adding Gray would strengthen a rotation desperate for depth, while Vitello’s energy could inject new life into the clubhouse. The Giants have the talent to contend — but their fate will hinge on whether their arms can finally stay healthy.
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