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Ex-Skipper Bob Melvin Rejoins A's as Special Assistant

Bob Melvin, who led Oakland to six playoff appearances and won two AL Manager of the Year awards, will advise the A's front office in baseball operations.

  • On Thursday, the Athletics said Bob Melvin will return as a special assistant in baseball operations from Mesa, Ariz.
  • The Giants dismissed Melvin after the regular season, firing him following an 81-81 record last year despite picking up his 2026 option in July.
  • Two-Time AL Manager of the Year Bob Melvin has a 1,678-1,588 managerial record, ranking 20th all-time in victories.
  • His return brings veteran managerial experience to baseball operations, with Melvin's six playoff appearances during his Oakland tenure set to inform the A's front office decisions.
  • Notably, the Giants had earlier exercised his option before parting ways, after Melvin's moves between Oakland, San Diego, and San Francisco last year.
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Ex-skipper Bob Melvin rejoins A's as special assistant

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Former SF Giants manager Bob Melvin hired by Athletics as special assistant to baseball operations

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Former manager Bob Melvin returning to A's as special assistant

Former big league manager Bob Melvin is returning to the Athletics as a special assistant in baseball operations.

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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