Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jared Banner and what did he do for the Chicago Cubs?
Jared Banner spent six seasons in the Cubs' front office, most recently serving as assistant general manager under Jed Hoyer since late 2023. Before that role, he served as vice president of special projects and vice president of player development for the Cubs.
What role did Jared Banner play in the Pete Crow-Armstrong trade?
Banner reportedly played a key role in the 2021 trade that sent Pete Crow-Armstrong to the Cubs in exchange for Javier Baez and Trevor Williams. That deal has proven to be a significant one for Chicago's future.
Who will Jared Banner work with in Baltimore?
Banner will work alongside Mike Elias, who has served as the Orioles' president of baseball operations since being hired after the 2018 season. Banner was hired as the Orioles' new general manager.
Where did Jared Banner work before joining the Chicago Cubs?
Before the Cubs, Banner spent two years with the New York Mets as executive director of player development. Prior to that, he began his MLB executive career with the Boston Red Sox in 2007, working his way up to vice president of player personnel.
Was Jared Banner being considered for any other GM jobs before Baltimore hired him?
Yes, Banner was also in the mix for the Oakland Athletics' open general manager position this offseason before ultimately landing the GM job with the Baltimore Orioles.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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