Sources: Phillies’ Fuld declines offer to become A’s president

Philadelphia Phillies president of business operations Sam Fuld was offered the Athletics' job as president of baseball operations but declined the position and withdrew from consideration, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Saturday. Fuld previously served as general manager in Philadelphia and will remain in his current role with the Phillies.

Red Sox assistant general manager Taylor Smith remains a top candidate to lead baseball operations for the Athletics, while Cardinals assistant general manager Rob Cerfolio is expected to remain in St. Louis. The Athletics are searching for new leadership after firing general manager David Forst in August and finishing the 2026 season with a 64-98 record.