Rob Manfred says he will step down as baseball commissioner in 2029

• Manfred says he will step down in January 2029 after 14 years
• Candidates for potential successor have not publicly emerged

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029.

Speaking at a spring training news conference, Manfred noted he will be 70 years old and will have been commissioner for 14 years when his term ends on 25 January 2029.