Chris Young Promoted, Signs Contract Extension

The Texas Rangers have signed General Manager Chris Young to a multi-year contract extension and promoted him to President of Baseball Operations. Young, who joined the Rangers in December 2020 and assumed leadership of the baseball operations department in August 2022, was instrumental in leading the team to its first World Series title in 2023. Despite the team's struggles in the current season, the Rangers' management expressed confidence in Young's vision and leadership. The details of Young's new contract were not disclosed. Young has a history with the Rangers, having played for the team in his MLB career before transitioning to an executive role.