Bochy Out: Rangers Make Bold Move in Stunning Managerial Split after 81-81 season
Just two seasons after hoisting the franchise’s first-ever World Series trophy, manager Bruce Bochy is out in Texas. The Rangers announced Monday night that they have mutually agreed to part ways with the veteran skipper, ending a three-year stint that saw both a historic high and a disappointing slide back to mediocrity.
The decision comes after the Rangers finished the 2025 season with a flat 81-81 record. For a team and a fanbase that tasted championship glory in 2023, missing the playoffs for two consecutive seasons was a bitter pill to swallow.
What Happened to the Rangers?
Bochy, who turned 70 this season, was at the end of the three-year contract he signed when he was coaxed out of a brief retirement. His hiring by, one of his former pitchers, was seen as a masterstroke that paid immediate dividends. Bochy led the Rangers to a 90-win season and a dominant five-game World Series victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in his debut year.
But the magic didn’t last. The team slumped to a 78-84 record in 2024 and failed to regain its championship form this past season. While his overall record in Texas was a winning 249-237, the downward trend was undeniable.
“Bruce Bochy is one of the greatest managers in baseball history and he will forever hold a place in the hearts of Rangers fans,” Young said in a statement. “We are grateful for everything he has given to the organization over the past few seasons.”
A Look Ahead for Texas
According to reports, the decision stemmed from conversations about the team’s future. Young explained to Bochy that the organization plans to get younger and is facing “financial uncertainty” heading into the 2026 season. With an unclear picture of the team’s direction, both sides agreed it was time to move on.
The Rangers have offered Bochy an advisory role in the front office, hoping to keep his legendary baseball mind within the organization.
Bochy’s career is the stuff of legend. With 2,252 career wins, he ranks sixth all-time, trailing only five Hall of Famers. His four World Series rings—three with the San Francisco Giants (2010, 2012, 2014) and one with Texas—are the most by any manager in the last 60 years.
The search for a new manager is already underway. Young indicated the team will look for a candidate with a background in player development. A leading name is Skip Schumaker, the former Miami Marlins manager who joined the Rangers last November as a senior advisor.
For now, the Bochy era in Texas is over—a brief but unforgettable chapter that delivered the ultimate prize before coming to an abrupt end.
Bruce Bochy is out as manager with the Texas Rangers. The team says he can return as an advisor, though with multiple jobs open — including the San Francisco Giants' — Bochy could pursue an alternative option.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 30, 2025
