Texas Rangers Promote Ross Fenstermaker to GM

The Texas Rangers have promoted Ross Fenstermaker to General Manager, marking him as the 10th GM in the franchise's history. Fenstermaker, who has been with the Rangers for 16 years, has previously served as the assistant GM overseeing player development and international operations. This promotion follows Chris Young's elevation to President of Baseball Operations, maintaining his role as the top decision-maker. Additionally, the Rangers have hired Cole Figueroa from the Tampa Bay Rays as Assistant GM and Justin Viele as the new hitting coach. Figueroa brings experience from his previous role as Director of Baseball Operations at the Rays, while Viele joins from the San Francisco Giants. These changes come as the Rangers look to rebound from a challenging season post their 2023 World Series victory.