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Toronto Blue Jays fire manager Charlie Montoyo
Toronto Blue Jays have fired manager Charlie Montoyo.Montoyo will be replaced by bench coach John Schneider as interim manager for the rest of the season. Triple-A manager Casey Candaele has been appointed Toronto’s interim bench coach.The Blue Jays made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon.He is the third manager to be fired this season across Major League Baseball, joining Philadelphia’s Joe Girardi and Joe Maddon of the Los Angeles Angels.Montoyo earned a 236-236 record over four seasons as Toronto’s manager.The Blue Jays have a 46-42 record this season and currently hold the third and final wild card spot in the American League.