The Texas Rangers have appointed Skip Schumaker, former manager of the Miami Marlins, as a senior advisor to the president of baseball operations, Chris Young, according to the Dallas Morning News. It is also expected that Luis Urueta, who was Schumaker’s bench coach with the Marlins, will join the Rangers as their bench coach. Although the team has not officially announced these hires yet.
Schumaker, who was named the NL Manager of the Year in 2023, left the Marlins after the season. He made the decision to have his club option for the 2025 season voided during spring training, leading to his departure. The managerial market was relatively quiet this offseason, giving Schumaker the opportunity to take a break from the dugout.
By joining the Texas Rangers, Schumaker could potentially succeed manager Bruce Bochy when the future Hall of Famer decides to retire. Bochy, aged 69, just completed the second year of his three-year contract. While it is speculative, Schumaker might take over as the Rangers’ manager as early as 2026.
The Marlins had a surprising 84-78 record in 2023, clinching a postseason spot as the third wild-card team. However, their success was largely due to a remarkable 33-14 record in one-run games, and they struggled in 2024, finishing with a 62-100 record. During Schumaker’s two-year tenure, the Marlins went 146-178, primarily due to the lack of talent on the roster.
Schumaker’s appointment is the latest change in the Rangers’ front office. Earlier this week, the club promoted Ross Fenstermaker to general manager after his three-year stint as an assistant. The 2023 World Series champions had a disappointing 78-84 record in 2024 and missed the postseason.
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