What will Mariners’ search for a manager look like? Here’s what to expect.

If this situation feels unfamiliar, it’s because it hasn’t happened in over a decade. What had once seemed to be a normal occurrence every few seasons disappeared with a prolonged stretch of stability with some sustained success. For the first time since October of 2015, when then-recently hired general manager Jerry Dipoto decided not to retain Lloyd McClendon for the 2016 season, the Mariners are holding an open search for a manager . Yes, whoever Dipoto chooses to lead the Mariners in 2027 will be the third manager of his tenure.