Overview

• Donnie Ecker, who played a key role in the Rangers' 2023 World Series win, was fired after the team scored an AL-worst 113 runs in 35 games this season.
• The decision followed an 8-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners, one of the few strong offensive performances for the team this year.
• Texas President of Baseball Operations Chris Young emphasized the need for a new voice to help the team pursue division and postseason goals.
• Leody Taveras, struggling with a .241 batting average and .601 OPS, was placed on outright waivers as part of broader roster adjustments.
• The team has yet to name a replacement for Ecker, with plans to reevaluate the structure of the hitting staff in the coming days.