The Walt Weiss era officially ended Monday when the Rockies announced that Weiss would not be returning for his fifth season as the club’s manager.
The news was expected. Weiss’ three-year contract ended Sunday when the Rockies concluded their season with a 6-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Weiss managed his final season knowing he was in the final year of his contract. There were never any negotiations during the season about giving him a new deal.
“The Colorado Rockies announced today that Walt Weiss has decided to step down as manager. His three-year contract with the club ended with the 2016 season,” the Rockies said in a release.