Colorado Rockies GM Bill Schmidt Steps Down After Disastrous Season
Bill Schmidt resigns as Colorado Rockies GM after a 43-119 season. The team begins an external search for a new GM to lead baseball operations.
“As with any transition, Bill's departure allows our club to seek a new leader of our baseball department experienced in areas where...”
Bill Schmidt has stepped down as the general manager of the Colorado Rockies following a disastrous 2025 season where the team finished with a league-worst 43-119 record. This marks the third consecutive 100-loss season for the Rockies, a feat the franchise had never experienced since its inception in 1993.
Schmidt, 66, initially took over as interim general manager on May 3, 2021, and was later promoted to the role full-time on October 2, 2021. During his tenure, the Rockies have struggled, posting a .265 win percentage and a -424 run differential, the worst in the majors this season. Schmidt's departure allows the team to seek new leadership and fresh perspectives to guide the club's baseball operations.
The Rockies will begin an external search for Schmidt's replacement, a rare move for the organization, which last looked outside for a general manager in 1999 when they hired Dan O'Dowd. Team owner Dick Monfort expressed gratitude for Schmidt's 25 years of service while emphasizing the need for a new voice to lead the team towards a more competitive future. “A new voice will benefit our organization as we work towards giving our fans the competitive team they deserve,” Monfort said.
“Bill has been an integral part of the Rockies family for over 25 years with countless contributions to the organization over that time,” said team owner and CEO Dick Montfort said in a press release. “We are deeply grateful for his service, his friendship, and his dedication and wish him and his family nothing but the best in the future.”
The Colorado Rockies announced today that Bill Schmidt has stepped down from his role as general manager.
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) October 1, 2025
The Rockies will begin an external search for a new head of baseball operations immediately. pic.twitter.com/z1zKVzlJFQ
“As with any transition, Bill's departure allows our club to seek a new leader of our baseball department experienced in areas where we know we need to grow within the operation. A new voice will benefit our organization as we work towards giving our fans the competitive team they deserve.”
The Colorado Rockies have announced that General Manager Bill Schmidt has stepped down after a 43-119 season, the worst in franchise history. Schmidt cited the need for a “new voice” to guide the club's baseball operations, stating, “After a number of conversations, we decided it is time for me to step aside and make way for a new voice... 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.”
In a surprising move, the Rockies have begun an external search for Schmidt's replacement, marking the first time the team has looked outside for a general manager since hiring Dan O'Dowd in 1999. Owner Dick Monfort expressed gratitude for Schmidt's 25 years of service while emphasizing the need for fresh perspectives. “A new voice will benefit our organization as we work towards giving our fans the competitive team they deserve,” Monfort said. Walker Monfort, executive vice president, echoed this sentiment, stating that they're seeking a leader who can bring a “new vision, innovation, and a focus on both short and long-term success” to the team.
“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.
“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, and our 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 have not officially announced whether interim manager Warren Schaeffer will return for the 2026 season. Schaeffer took over as interim manager in mid-May after Bud Black was fired, and since then, he's led the team to a 36-86 record. Despite the team's overall struggles, Schaeffer has implemented changes that have shown some promise, such as improving the team's run differential and adapting pitching strategies to suit individual players.
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