Former big league outfielder Will Venable was named Wednesday as associate manager on the staff of new Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy.
The Rangers didn't immediately specify what responsibilities Venable would have with that new title. He was the bench coach for the Boston Red Sox the past two seasons after three years on the Chicago Cubs' coaching staff.
"Will is highly regarded within the game, and I am very happy to have him on the staff as we prepare for the 2023 season," Bochy said in a statement. "Will has acquired extensive coaching experience in a short period of time since his playing career ended, and that experience will be invaluable to me as we work to build a winning environment in Texas.