The Texas Rangers made a move Monday that many expected was coming, dismissing pitching coach Doug Brocail after three seasons.
A source said that Brocail was told that the Rangers are heading in a different direction under new manager Chris Woodward. After winning the American League West in 2016 with a 4.37 ERA, the Rangers faded to 4.66 in a 2017 season beset by bullpen issues and a 4.92 ERA in 2018 in a rebuilding season.
The Rangers will keep Don Wakamatsu as bench coach and Tony Beasley in some capacity, but the could be the only holdovers from ex-manager Jeff Banister’s staff.