The Brewers coach who notably hasn't been rumored to be a managerial candidate

Over the past eight seasons, the Milwaukee Brewers have been one of the most successful organizations, making the playoffs in seven of those years and winning their division five times. They’ve managed to keep winning despite major challenges like losing key players Willy Adames, Josh Hader, Corbin Burnes, and Devin Williams to trades and free agency, seeing longtime executive David Stearns leave for New York, and being stunned when manager Craig Counsell departed for Chicago.

When the Brewers promoted Pat Murphy from bench coach to manager following Counsell’s exit, they also introduced a new role for former player Rickie Weeks, naming him Associate Manager. The title carries weight as it not only shows that Milwaukee wanted Weeks playing a major role within the organization, but also hints that he may be in line to eventually take over as manager.

At 66 years old, Murphy has managed to keep Milwaukee’s winning ways intact, which means Weeks’ turn at the helm may still be some time away. While he could explore managerial opportunities elsewhere, it’s noteworthy that despite nine openings emerging after the 2025 season, Weeks’ name hasn’t surfaced in any of the reported searches.

Rickie Weeks appears content in his Associate Manager role with the Milwaukee Brewers

Of the nine managerial openings in major league baseball this offseason, Weeks’ name hasn't come up once. This covers organizations such as the Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves, Minnesota Twins, and San Diego Padres. Texas, San Francisco, and Los Angeles filled their managerial openings over the last week.

The absence of Weeks’ name from any managerial discussions suggests he’s content with his current role and committed to staying with the Brewers organization. After all, Milwaukee drafted him second overall in the 2004 MLB Draft, and he spent 11 seasons wearing a Brewers uniform during his playing career.

Still, managerial opportunities don’t come around often, so the fact that he hasn’t pursued one, even with nearly a third of the league searching for new skippers at one point, indicates a strong desire to remain in Milwaukee.