The Texas Rangers announced coaching staff changes on Monday, November 2. Assistant pitching coach Dave Bush will not return, and assistant hitting coach Alex Cintron is moving to a different organizational role. The rest of the coaching staff will return for manager Bruce Bochy's second season.
Where
Texas
When
Nov. 2, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Chris YoungPresident of baseball operations
Dave BushAssistant pitching coach (departing)
Alex CintronAssistant hitting coach (moving to different role)
Bruce SchumakerManager
Nick HundleyFormer player, promoted to vice president of player development
Mike ParnellPromoted to vice president of pro personnel
Hamilton WiseVice president of amateur and international scouting
Josh BoydSenior advisor to amateur and Pacific Rim departments
The facts
Assistant pitching coach Dave Bush will not return to the Rangers.2
Assistant hitting coach Alex Cintron is moving to a different role in the organization.2
The remainder of the coaching staff will return for 2027.2
Four front office employees were promoted or moved into new roles.2
Manager Bruce Schumaker will return for his second season with the core staff intact.2
The Rangers finished the 2026 season 80-82 under Schumaker.2
The Rangers claimed pitcher Jose Butto off waivers and optioned outfielder Michael Helman.2
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Texas Rangers make flurry of staff changes, part ways with assistant pitching coach
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