According to multiple reports, Theo Epstein has resigned as the general manager of the Boston Red Sox to become the new President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs. A press conference introducing Epstein has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 25.
The two organizations have also reached an agreement regarding a process by which appropriate compensation will be determined for the Red Sox and that issue will be resolved in the near term. Out of respect for the World Series, both clubs will not have further comment until Tuesday.
This is official, Theo Epstein is the Cubs President of Baseball Operations. Press release making the official announcement:
CHICAGO – The Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs jointly announce this evening that, effective immediately, Theo Epstein has resigned from the Red Sox in order to become the new President of Baseball Operations for the Cubs. The Clubs also have reached an agreement regarding a process by which appropriate compensation will be determined for the Red Sox and that issue will be resolved in the near term.
Both the Red Sox and the Cubs intend to hold press events on Tuesday, October 25 during which the Cubs intend to announce Mr. Epstein, and the Red Sox intend to announce his successor as General Manager.
Out of respect for the World Series, both clubs have agreed to forego further comment until Tuesday, the next scheduled non-game day. Further information on each club’s media availability for Tuesday will be distributed on Monday.