The Miami Marlins wanted to hire an executive to work above Kim Ng, which would have pushed the general manager to the No. 2 position, according to a report.

Ng declined the mutual option on her contract with the club, while also passing on a contract extension.

"Last week, [owner 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," Ng told The Athletic.

"I wish to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Marlins family and its fans for my time in South Florida. This year was a great step forward for the organization, and I will miss working with [manager Skip Schumaker] and his coaches, as well as all of the dedicated staff in baseball operations and throughout the front office. They are a very talented group and I wish them great success in the future."    

Ng, 54, was hired in November 2020, making her the first female general manager in baseball history.