ANAHEIM, Calif. — Manager Brad Ausmus was fired by the Los Angeles Angels on Monday after just one season in charge.

Angels General Manager Billy Eppler announced the decision to move on swiftly from Ausmus on Monday, a day after they finished 72-90 for the franchise’s worst record since 1999.

The dismissal of Ausmus has sparked speculation that the former Angels bench coach Joe Maddon, who was let go by the Cubs this weekend, will take over as the Angels’ manager.

Ausmus was the Angels’ handpicked replacement last October for Mike Scioscia, who spent 19 years on the Angels’ bench and won their only World Series title in 2002.