Sam Menzin, a Detroit Tigers assistant general manager, resigned on Thursday shortly before the team planned to fire him for improper workplace conduct.
Team officials did not specify Menzin’s conduct, but The Athletic spoke to two former Tigers employees who said Menzin sent them unsolicited lewd photos.
In a response to questions about Menzin’s alleged wrongdoing, the team said in a statement: “Upon being made aware of the allegations as to Sam Menzin’s conduct, the club promptly completed an investigation. Before the club could terminate Mr. Menzin, he resigned. This type of behavior is contrary to our standards and has absolutely no place within our organization. We have a positive and safe culture for our colleagues and will continue to emphasize respect, inclusion, and professionalism.”
Danny Rosengard, a human resources official for the team whose title is
“Compliance & Investigation Business Partner,” was in contact with women as recently as last week inquiring if they’d received lewd photos, according to sources.
Menzin said in a text message Friday that he was seeking a career change and moving home to New York to handle
“some family issues.” He did not respond to calls and text messages seeking comment Monday.
