Former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker has a new home in the American League West.

According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News on social media:

The Rangers have hired Skip Schumaker as a senior advisor to president of baseball operations Chris Young and are expected to finalize a deal with Schumaker’s former Miami coach Luis Urueta to join the Rangers coaching staff in that role.

It’s not surprising to see Schumaker get another opportunity as he is highly regarded in the baseball world, but it is a bit surprising to see him take a job off the field.

Schumaker had been connected earlier this offseason to the Cincinnati Reds managerial opening, but that came down to Terry Francona. He was also linked to the Chicago White Sox opener, but they ultimately hired Will Venable. Venable worked on the Rangers staff as the team’s assistant manager.

The Marlins went 62-100 this season, but it’s less about Schumaker and more about bad luck and bad circumstances. Schumaker took the Marlins to the postseason in 2023, but significant injuries to the pitching staff decimated the team in 2024.

THE Marlins also saw slugger Jorge Soler leave last offseason in free agency and then trade Luis Arraez earlier this year. Additionally, the team sold out on schedule, making the situation even worse.

As a player, Schumaker spent 11 years in the big leagues with the Cardinals, Dodgers and Reds. He helped the Cardinals win the 2006 World Series and was a lifetime hitter with a .278 average. He also posted a career .337 on-base percentage, hit 28 home runs and stole 26 bases lifetime.

He should be back on the manager recruiting circuit next offseason.

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