ARLINGTON, Texas – Nov. 12, 2025 – Following a disappointing end to their 2025 campaign, the Texas Rangers and new manager Skip Schumaker are executing a major overhaul of the Major League coaching staff. Schumaker, who was hired on October 3, has finalized the majority of his 2026 staff, bringing in high-profile talent and promoting experienced hands.
The Rangers finished the 2025 season with a record of 78-84.
Major Additions Signal New Approach
The most impactful move is the hiring of new Major League Hitting Coach Alex Cintrón, poached directly from the rival Houston Astros. During Cintrón’s seven-year tenure as Houston’s hitting coach (2019-25), the Astros were an offensive powerhouse, leading the American League in on-base plus slugging percentage (.764) and boasting the lowest strikeout rate (19.6%) in all of Major League Baseball.
Schumaker also quickly secured the hiring of two other key staff members with organizational or personal ties:
Rod Barajas (Quality Control Coach): The former Rangers catcher (2004-06) returns to the organization, reuniting with Schumaker after serving as his field coordinator when the Miami Marlins clinched a 2023 N.L. Wild Card berth.
Travis Jankowski (First Base Coach): Jankowski makes an immediate jump from his 11-year playing career (which included the 2023-24 seasons with Texas) to the coaching ranks. Known for his speed, he was successful on 85.7% of his stolen base attempts from 2017-25, and is expected to revamp the team’s baserunning.
Colby Suggs (Bullpen Coach): A Sulphur Springs native, Suggs joins from the Minnesota Twins, where he guided a bullpen that ranked among the American League’s top five in strikeouts and fewest walks during his four-season tenure.
Promotions and Returning Staff
The Rangers maintained continuity by promoting and retaining six coaches, four of whom will assume new roles:
Staff Member2026 RolePrevious 2025 RoleJordan TiegsPitching Coach (Promoted)Bullpen CoachJustin VieleLead Hitting Coach (Promoted)Hitting CoachCorey RagsdaleThird Base Coach (New Role)Field Coordinator / First Base CoachBrett HayesCatching Coach (New Role)Quality Control CoachLuis UruetaBench Coach (Retained)Bench CoachDave BushAssistant Pitching Coach (Retained)Assistant Pitching Coach