Charlie Montoyo Named Blue Jays Manager

Charlie Montoyo will be tasked with bringing the Toronto Blue Jays back to prominence in the American League East. Toronto announced Montoyo would be the team's new manager on Thursday. 

Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca first reported the news. The Blue Jays announced on Sept. 26 that John Gibbons wouldn't be returning as manager in 2019. The 56-year-old led the team to the American League Championship Series in 2015 and 2016. He had a 793-701 in two stints over 11 seasons with Toronto. 

Montoyo, 53, has been working on the Tampa Bay Rays' coaching staff since 2015. He served as a bench coach under manager Kevin Cash last season. 

Prior to working with the Rays at the Major League Baseball level, Montoyo spent eight years managing the team's Triple-A affiliate. He led the Durham Bulls to 633 wins and two International League titles in 2009 and 2013. 

The Blue Jays' 73-89 record last season was their worst since 2012. They have finished fourth in the American League East in each of the past two years.