CLEVELAND — Indians President Mark Shapiro is leaving the club after this season to run Toronto's front office.
Shapiro, who has had several prominent roles in his 24 seasons with Cleveland, will become the Blue Jays' next president and CEO. He said he's taking on a "unique opportunity" with mixed emotions.
Shapiro will replace Toronto CEO Paul Beeston, who is retiring. The AL East-leading Blue Jays, who have swung for the fences and beefed up their roster to make the playoffs, have been looking for a top executive for months and feel they've landed one of the best in Shapiro.