Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich has "mutually agreed" to step down from his role with the team, the organization announced Monday.
The decision is effective immediately.
Bridich joined the franchise in 2004 and worked in a number of roles throughout the team's baseball operations department during his tenure. After the 2014 season, Bridich was named the club's general manager.
Among other recent moves, Bridich traded All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals this past offseason, sending more than $50 million to St. Louis as part of the deal.
The trade left Rockies All-Star shortstop Trevor Story feeling, "sad, and a little frustrated," and sparked an intense reaction within Colorado's fan base.