Marlins GM Kim Ng Declines Contract Option for 2024 Season

She’s first woman to be named GM of a North American professional men’s team.

Kim Ng will not return to the Marlins as general manager in 2024, the club announced Monday morning.

Ng and the Marlins each had a contract option for next season. She declined the option, choosing instead to leave the club after three seasons. Ng is the first woman in history to serve as GM of a North American professional men’s team.

“We thank Kim for her contributions during her time with out organization and wish her and her family well,” Marlins owner Bruce Sherman said in a press release. “We will immediately begin a thorough and extensive search for new leadership as we plan to continue to invest in the Marlins organization both on and off the field.”

Miami hired Ng in November 2020 and the Marlins enjoyed steady improvement under her watch. In 2022, the team won 69 games after winning 67 the year before. This past year, the Marlins finished 84–78 and made the postseason before being eliminated by the Phillies in the wild-card round 2–0.

Marlins owner Bruce Sherman (left) and general manager Kim Ng (right) embrace on the field after the Marlins defeated the Pirates at PNC Park to secure a berth in the 2023 MLB playoffs.  :: Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports

After the announcement, Ng shared that her and Marlins leadership were not on the same page in terms of their future. 

“Last week, Bruce [Sherman] and I discussed his plan to reshape the baseball operations department. In our discussions, it became apparent that we were not completely aligned on what that should look like and I felt it best to step away,” she told The Athletic’s Tyler Kepner. “I wish to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Marlins family and its fans for my time in South Florida.”

The Marlins intended to hire a president of baseball operations above Ng, leading to her decision to leave the club, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Ng likely will be a top candidate for MLB executive positions during the upcoming offseason.