SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Josh Byrnes was promoted to executive vice president and general manager of the San Diego Padres Monday.
Byrnes had been the National League club's senior vice president of baseball operations since December. He succeeds Jed Hoyer, who became general manager of the Chicago Cubs last week.
"Josh is one of the most respected and credentialed baseball executives in the game," said Jeff Moorad, the Padres' vice chairman and chief executive officer. "His proven record and extensive background in scouting and player development make a great fit for continuing the same focus that we've had for two years."
Byrnes previously worked in the front offices of the Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks.
