Blue Jays make Schneider full-time manager on 3-year deal

The Toronto Blue Jays announced Friday that they signed manager John Schneider to a three-year contract with an option for 2026.

Schneider was handed the interim tag after Charlie Montoyo was fired in July. He led the Blue Jays to a 46-28 record and the first wild-card spot in the American League.

The Blue Jays ultimately came up short in the postseason, getting swept at home by the Seattle Mariners in the wild-card series.

"I am honored, excited, and deeply humbled to continue leading this extraordinary group of players, coaches, and staff," Schneider said in a statement.

"This organization has made me feel at home since day one. So many people have had a hand in helping me get here, and becoming manager of the Blue Jays is not something I take lightly. My family and I love Toronto and I can't wait to build upon an already great group of players and bring a World Series back to all our fans across Canada."

The 42-year-old has been with the Blue Jays since he was drafted as a player in the 13th round in 2002. Schneider managed at multiple minor-league levels before he was promoted to the major-league coaching staff ahead of the 2019 season.