Rockies to Begin Search for New Head of Baseball Operations

General manager Bill Schmidt stepped down on Wednesday.

The Colorado Rockies are making a change to baseball operations. / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

After a historically bad season in Colorado, the Rockies have announced changes to baseball operations.

General manager Bill Schmidt has stepped down from his role with the club, effective immediately, following the 43-119 campaign.

"After a number of conversations, we decided it is time for me to step aside and make way for a new voice to guide the club's baseball operations," Schmidt said in a statement. "It's been an honor to serve in the Rockies family for over 25 years. I'm thankful to the Monfort family for the opportunity, to my family for their constant support, an dour staff for their tireless dedication. Better seasons are ahead for the Rockies and our great fans, and I look forward to seeing it come to life in the years ahead."

The Colorado Rockies announced today that Bill Schmidt has stepped down from his role as general manager.

The Rockies will begin an external search for a new head of baseball operations immediately. pic.twitter.com/z1zKVzlJFQ

— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) October 1, 2025

The Rockies will now commence a search for a new general manager, coinciding with a managerial search as well. Colorado fired Bud Black in May after going 7-33 through the team's first 40 games. Warren Schaeffer took over as the interim manager and went 36-80 the rest of the season.

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