On Friday evening, the Texas Rangers announced that the club has named Skip Schumaker as their new manager. Schumaker has agreed to a four-year contract covering the 2026-29 seasons. The Rangers will introduce Schumaker at a formal press conference at a later date.
Statement From Chris Young
“We are happy to announce this promotion and have Skip leading this club in the dugout,” said Rangers President of Baseball Operations Chris Young. “Over his time as a senior advisor to our baseball operations group, Skip has proven to be a great asset in everything he does. He has a winning spirit and energy, and we are fortunate that someone so highly regarded in the industry has agreed to become our manager.”
“We have enjoyed getting to know Skip and his family since he joined the organization last year. We look forward to welcoming his wife Lindsey and the entire Schumaker family to the Metroplex.”
What Schumaker Brings to Arlington
Skip Schumaker becomes the 21st full-time manager in Rangers history. He served the past year as Senior Advisor, Baseball Operations, after joining the Rangers in November of 2024. He spent the previous two seasons as the manager of the Miami Marlins. Skip Schumaker was selected as the 2023 National League Manager of the Year after leading the Marlins to an 84-78 record. He also led them to the fourth postseason appearance in club history.
“I am honored and excited for this opportunity to manage the Rangers,” said Schumaker. Throughout my time here, I attained a good understanding of the organization through my front office role this past season, the conversations with Chris Young, Ross Fenstermaker, and others this week have only intensified my interest. I can’t wait to begin the work for 2026.”
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Former Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has a standing offer to remain with the organization, although Young didn’t sound too confident that would happen. “We’re hopeful he’ll remain in the organization, but I’m guessing he’s going to have good [outside] options,” he said.
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