GM Ryan is fired by Twins

The Minnesota Twins fired General Manager Terry Ryan on Monday after skidding to the worst record in the American League. The Twins entered the day 33-58, 21 games out of first place in the AL Central. Only Atlanta has a worse record in the majors.

Firing Ryan calls into question the future of Manager Paul Molitor, who was hired to replace Ron Gardenhire before the 2015 season. Molitor helped the Twins become surprise playoff contenders last season, when they finished 83-79, but they are on pace for 100 losses this year.

Assistant GM Rob Antony will replace Ryan on an interim basis.

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Cleveland put catcher Yan Gomes on the 15-day disabled list because of a separated right shoulder suffered Sunday. He could miss two months.

Cincinnati catcher Devin Mesoraco had season-ending hip surgery. The former All-Star was already on the DL after surgery May 10 for a tear in his left shoulder.

First baseman Justin Smoak agreed to a two-year, $8.5-million contract with Toronto covering 2017-18. He was eligible to become a free agent after this season.