The Texas Rangers spent $500 million in the offseason just to improve their middle infield with Corey Seager and Marcus Semien.
They also spent more resources on other players, such as Jon Gray, Kole Calhoun, Martin Perez, and others.
Few people expected them to fight for the playoffs immediately, but some tangible improvement was expected after such as considerable investment.
While the 2022 Rangers have been undoubtedly better than their 2021 version, they are still 51-63 and with virtually no hope of making the postseason.
That’s why the front office decided to dismiss manager Chris Woodward on Monday afternoon.
“BREAKING: Rangers have relieved Chris Woodward of managerial duties, according to a person with direct knowledge of situation,” Dallas Morning News’ Evan Grant tweeted.
BREAKING: Rangers have relieved Chris Woodward of managerial duties, according to a person with direct knowledge of situation
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) August 15, 2022
The Decision Was Not Completely Shocking Given The Circumstances
The decision is somewhat surprising considering that it came after two consecutive wins.
However, it’s not completely shocking because the team is still 12 games below .500 and their chances of making the postseason are remote, at best.
Ownership and the front office probably expected the team to be, at least, fighting to finish with a .500 record.
Most of their offseason acquisitions were of the long-term variety, so they knew October was perhaps not a realistic goal in 2022.
Some improvement was, however, and Woodward didn’t quite have the impact they would have liked.
For now, Texas is on pace for another 90-loss season.
In three-plus seasons, Woodward compiled a 211-287, good for a .424 win percentage, the sixth-worst in MLB in that time.
In the end, it’s likely that the Rangers expected a better performance this year.
Let’s just see what their next step will be regarding the new manager.
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