Sep 10, 2015 at 12:20p ET
Sep 10, 2015 at 12:20p ET
Ruben Amaro Jr. will not be around to oversee Philly's rebuilding process.
The Philadelphia Phillies have fired general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.
President-in-waiting Andy MacPhail made the announcement Thursday. Assistant General Manager Scott Proefrock replaces Amaro as interim general manager.
Scott Proefrock named #Phillies interim GM, effectively immediately.
The Phillies have the worst record in the majors at 54-86 and will miss the postseason for the fourth consecutive year after winning five consecutive NL East titles. Amaro replaced Pat Gillick, who retired after the Phillies won the 2008 World Series and took over as team president last year.