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Philadelphia Phillies Promote Sam Fuld To General Manager

PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Sam Fuld to general manager. Back in October, Matt Klentak stepped down from the position after a third straight September collapse left the team out of the postseason for the ninth consecutive season.

Former major leaguer Sam Fuld has been named the Phillies’ new general manager, President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski announced today. pic.twitter.com/h2v4rEAjcQ

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) December 22, 2020

The team also promoted Jorge Velandia to assistant general manager and Terry Ryan to special assistant to the general manager.