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Rangers sign GM Chris Young to extension, promote him to president of baseball operations

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Rangers sign GM Chris Young to extension, promote him to president of baseball operations

One year after winning the World Series, the Texas Rangers have signed general manager Chris Young to a multi-year contract extension.

Additionally, Young was promoted from executive vice president to president of baseball operations, a position last held by Jon Daniels before he was fired in August 2022. Terms of his contract were not announced.

Among Young’s notable decisions since taking over baseball operations were signing free agent infielders Corey Seager and Marcus Semien, and pitchers Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom. He also hired three-time World Series winner Bruce Bochy as manager. Those moves paid off with the team winning the first World Series championship in franchise history.

“Our baseball operations group, from scouting and player development to the Major League team, is in great hands with CY at the helm for many years to come,” Rangers majority owner Ray Davis said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing our work together.”

Young, 45, was hired by the Rangers in 2020, working under Daniels. He took over baseball operations when Daniels was dismissed, yet did not receive a new job title until now. Prior to joining the Texas front office, he worked for Major League Baseball as the vice president of on-field operations under Joe Torre.

FILE - Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young, center, addresses fans during a World Series baseball championship celebration Nov. 3, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

The Texas Rangers won the World Series three years after hiring Chris Young as general manager. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Before becoming an executive, Young pitched 13 years with the Rangers, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals. He compiled a career record of 79–67 with a 3.95 ERA in 271 appearances (221 starts). After retiring in 2018, he worked for MLB. The Mets also pursued Young for a baseball operations role before the Dallas native took a job with Texas.

Though the 2024 season (currently 71–76, third in the AL West) has been a disappointment after a World Series title, this week demonstrates the talent depth that Young has built since joining the Rangers. Top pitching prospect Kumar Rocker made his MLB debut on Thursday, and will be followed by deGrom and Max Scherzer rejoining the team’s starting rotation after recovering from injuries.

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