According to a recent report by the Rome News-Tribune, Rome Braves General Manager David Cross has apparently stepped down from his position and is leaving the team.

The Rome Braves confirmed that information late Tuesday to the Rome News-Tribune. Also according to the report, Bob Askin, Director of Business Operations, is now running interim operations.

Cross’ exit comes after a relatively brief stay with Rome.

Cross was named general manager in December 2019 after 20 years as GM of the Atlanta Braves’ Danville farm team, also the Braves. He had been in minor league baseball for 21 years at the time.

Cross replaced Rome’s second manager, Jim Bishop, who left the team in a surprise move following the 2019 season.

You can read more about this story online from the Rome News-Tribune. (See link above.)