The tenure of Bruce Bochy as the skipper of the Texas Rangers has concluded.
The Rangers and Bochy have mutually agreed to separate, as announced by the team on Monday. According to the team’s statement, the decision was made collaboratively. The Rangers have reportedly offered Bochy the opportunity to stay with the organization in an advisory role within the front office, although it remains to be seen if he will accept.
“Bruce Bochy stands as one of the most accomplished managers in the annals of baseball, and his legacy will forever be cherished by Ranger enthusiasts following the achievement of the franchise’s inaugural World Series championship in 2023,” stated Rangers president Chris Young. “Bochy brought distinction and respect to our team upon his return to the managerial position, and we will consistently value our association with his Hall of Fame career. We express our gratitude for his contributions to the organization over the recent seasons and hope that he will continue to influence the Rangers for years to come.”
Bochy initially inked a three-year agreement with the Rangers upon his appointment in October of 2022, meaning his contract was set to expire this fall. His departure from the Rangers’ dugout wasn’t completely unexpected, considering the 70-year-old manager had just completed his third season at the helm.
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Just two years following a World Series triumph, Bochy and the Rangers experienced a disappointing season after beginning with aspirations of making the playoffs, ultimately finishing with an 81-81 record and securing third place in the AL West.
That marked the second consecutive season in which Texas missed the playoffs following the team’s World Series title in 2023, the first in franchise history, during Bochy’s inaugural season as manager. A combination of injuries and an unforeseen decline in performance from essential players contributed to the team’s downturn over the past two seasons.
Bochy concludes his tenure with the organization boasting a 249-237 record, marking his third managerial assignment in Major League Baseball. Prior to his retirement and subsequent return to lead the Rangers in 2023, he dedicated a dozen seasons to the San Diego Padres and 13 seasons to the San Francisco Giants. Bochy currently holds the sixth position on MLB’s all-time managerial wins list, with 2,252 victories, trailing all-time leader Connie Mack by 1,479 wins. Bochy stands as one of six managers in MLB history to have secured at least four World Series titles, with three of those victories achieved during his time with the Giants.
The decision to part ways with Bochy occurred just one day following the conclusion of the regular season. There are currently two managerial positions available, as the Giants relieved Bob Melvin of his duties and the Minnesota Twins dismissed Rocco Baldelli earlier on Monday. As of now, it remains unclear whether Bochy intends to continue managing in the league or if the Giants would be interested in bringing him back.
