The San Diego Padres have fired executive vice-president and general manager Josh Byrnes. The Padres currently sit in fourth place in the NL West with a record of 32-43. They are 12.5 games behind the division leading San Francisco Giants. The team was 76-86 in each of Byrnes two full seasons as general manager.
“This ownership group is committed to fielding a team that consistently competes for postseason play,” said club president and CEO Mike Dee in a written statement released by the team on Sunday. “Thus far this season, the results on the field have been mixed at best and clearly have not lived up to expectations. After a lengthy evaluation of every facet of our baseball operations, we have decided to make this change today.
“The search for a new General Manager begins immediately,” continued Dee’s statement. “We are looking for someone who can define, direct and lead this franchise’s baseball philosophy for years to come.”
Josh Byrnes was hired by the Padres in 2010. He was promoted to the position of executive vice president and general manager following the 2011 season. San Diego was 184-215 during his time in control of baseball operations.
The club has announced that Omar Minaya, Fred Uhlman, and A.J. Hinch will work together as an interim GM by committee until such time as a new GM is hired to take over on a full-time basis.
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