Mired in last place in the American League Central with an AL-worst 33-58 record, the Twins have fired GM Terry Ryan.
Assistant GM Rob Antony takes over an on interim basis.
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The @Twins announce General Manager Terry Ryan has been relieved of his duties. Assistant GM Rob Antony to assume GM role on interim basis.
— Dustin Morse (@Twins_morsecode) July 18, 2016
"The decision to part ways with Terry was difficult, painful and not obvious," Twins owner and CEO Jim Pohlad said in a statement.