Texas Rangers fire manager Chris Woodward due to unsatisfactory progress after spending over $500MILLION on Corey Seager and Marcus Semien additions
- Chris Woodward leaves with Rangers on a 51-63 record for the season so far
- But Woodward oversaw a huge $500million spend on the team’s roster
- The two signings of Corey Seager and Marcus Semien heightened expectations
Texas Rangers fired manager Chris Woodward on Monday, dissatisfied at the process the team has made after spending over $500million.
Rangers are third in the AL West standings in the American league with a 51-63 record, 24 behind leaders Houston Astros.
The two signings of Corey Seager and Marcus Semien heightened expectations – their contracts totaled over $500m and Seager’s deal is around the $325m mark after he joined from the Dodgers.
Texas Rangers fired manager Chris Woodward on Monday after nearly four years in the role
Cory Seager’s arrival from the Dodgers on a $325m contract raised the expectations in Texas
They beat the Mariners in the last two games but it was not enough for Woodward to stay in his role.
Tony Beasley has replaced Woodward on an interim manager basis for the rest of the season, starting with Monday’s game against Oakland.
Woodward leaves with a record of 211-287 since taking charge as manager in November 2018.
‘Chris Young and I had the very difficult task of informing Chris Woodward of our decision today,’ said Rangers president of baseball operations Jon Daniels.
‘In his tenure as Rangers’ manager, Chris worked tirelessly under what was at times some difficult circumstances. He has been dedicated and passionate in his efforts to improve the on-field performance of the Texas Rangers, and it is greatly appreciated. He has represented the organization with class and dignity.
Marcus Semien’s arrival, along with Seager, took spending at the Rangers past $500m
Woodward leaves with a record of 211-287 since taking charge as manager in November 2018
‘We have had extensive discussions over the last several weeks and while the team’s current performance is certainly a big part of this decision, we are also looking at the future.
‘As the Rangers continue to develop a winning culture and put the pieces together to compete for the postseason year in and year out, we felt a change in leadership was necessary at this time.
‘On behalf of the entire Texas Rangers organization, we thank Chris and wish him and his family the very best.’