Ron Gardenhire is stepping down from his post leading the Detroit Tigers effective immediately.
Gardenhire, the Tigers announced before their matchup with Cleveland on Saturday afternoon, has decided to retire after three seasons with the organization.
A message from Gardy. pic.twitter.com/xmkPqLe33I
“This is a bittersweet day for myself and my family,” Gardenhire said in a statement, in part.
“While I’m stepping away from managing, I’ll be watching this group of Tigers closely in the next few years. There’s a lot of talent on this team, and a lot coming through the farm system.