Bill Schmidt stepped down as general manager of the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday following a majors-worst 43-119 season.

It was the third consecutive 100-loss campaign for team -- the first three for a franchise that was founded in 1993. Schmidt, 66, became interim general manager on May 3, 2021 before being promoted to GM on Oct. 2 of that year.

"Bill has been an integral part of the Rockies family for over 25 years with countless contributions to the organization over that time," team owner, chairman and CEO Dick Montfort said in a 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.

"As with any transition, Bill's departure allows our club to seek a new leader of our baseball department e

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