MIAMI — As the Phillies' rebuild has progressed to the point of postseason contention, team officials have often referred to a deep, productive farm system as the lifeline of the resurgence.
Joe Jordan, the Phillies' director of player development, won't return next season, the team confirmed Tuesday morning after The Athletic reported the news. Jordan was hired after the 2011 season by former general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. and retained when Matt Klentak took over as general manager after the 2015 season.
Jordan, 56, has had a profound influence on the construction of a roster that is contending for the National League East crown.