"Cairo took over as Washington's skipper after Davey Martinez was let go in early July. He went 29-43 at the helm. Cairo had been a bench coach with the team since 2024. He was in the mix for the full-time manager role this offseason, but was removed from contention in late October. The Nationals ultimately landed on Blake Butera for their managerial vacancy."
"Cairo suited up for nine different teams across his 17-year playing career. He was in Cincinnati for his final three seasons, then joined the Reds front office as a special assistant to the general manager upon retirement after the 2012 season. Cairo got his first coaching job as a minor league infield coordinator in the Yankees organization in 2018. He returned to an MLB dugout in 2021 as a bench coach with the White Sox."
"Singley got his professional start as a bullpen catcher and assistant catching coach with the Reds in 2023. After two seasons with Cincinnati, Singley became a bullpen catcher and catching coach in Miami. The Marlins got a breakout offensive season from Agustin Ramirez in 2025, but the team's backstops struggled on defense. Singley will face a similar challenge in Baltimore with Samuel Basallo, a talented young hitter with question marks as a defender."
The Orioles are expected to hire Miguel Cairo as an infield coach and Joe Singley as field coordinator and catching coach. Cairo served as Washington's interim manager after Davey Martinez's July departure, going 29-43, and previously worked as a bench coach in 2024. Cairo played 17 MLB seasons for nine teams, began coaching in the Yankees' minor-league system, and returned to MLB as a White Sox bench coach. Singley began as a bullpen catcher and assistant catching coach with the Reds in 2023, then joined Miami. Singley inherits defensive concerns among Baltimore's catchers, including Samuel Basallo and Adley Rutschman, while new manager Craig Albernaz brings catching experience.
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