Jeff Banister dismissed by Rangers on Friday
The Texas Rangers announced on Friday that manager Jeff Banister has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately.
What It Means:
Bench coach Don Wakamatsu will take over on an interim basis for the remainder of the season. Banister went 325-313 in his three-plus seasons as Rangers' manager. The team was in last place in the AL West with a 64-88 record this season. Banister won the 2015 AL Manager of the Year after guiding the team to a 95-67 record.
The Rangers currently sit 27th in numberFire's power rankings.
Source:
Jeff Blake, Texas Rangers
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