Rockies Narrow GM Search To Diamondbacks' Sawdaye, Guardians' Forman

The Colorado Rockies are in the final stages of selecting a new head of baseball operations following the departure of general manager Bill Schmidt after a historically poor season. The search has narrowed to two finalists: Amiel Sawdaye, senior vice president and assistant general manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Matt Forman, assistant general manager of the Cleveland Guardians. Both candidates bring extensive experience from successful organizations, with Sawdaye known for his scouting expertise and Forman for his analytics background. The Rockies aim to make a decision before the MLB GM Meetings in early November, with executive vice president Walker Monfort leading the process. The new hire will be tasked with revamping the front office and also hiring a new team manager, a critical need given the team's recent performance and current vacancies. Other candidates such as Scott Sharp and James Click have been removed from consideration, as the Rockies seek fresh external leadership.