MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins fired general manager Terry Ryan on Monday after skidding to the worst record in the American League.
The Twins entered the day 33-58, 21 games out of first place in the AL Central Division. Only Atlanta has a worse record in the majors.
Assistant GM Rob Antony will take over on an interim basis.
Owner and CEO Jim Pohlad made the announcement hours before the Twins opened a series in Detroit. The timing was curious, given the fact that the team had just come out of the All-Star break with the front office intact and the trade deadline is just two weeks away.