Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss finished as the runner-up in the voting for the 2026 National League Manager of the Year award, announced on November 11, 2026.
Weiss guided the Rockies through the 2026 season, earning recognition for his leadership. The award ultimately went to another manager, though the winner was not specified in the initial report.
The announcement came months after Weiss was photographed shaking hands with Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy ahead of the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on August 23, 2026.



