SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Jeff Banister's contract to manage the Texas Rangers has been guaranteed through 2018.
Hired in October 2014, Banister was voted AL Manager of the Year after leading the Rangers to an 88-74 record and the AL West title. They lost to Toronto in the Division Series.
His previous deal was guaranteed through 2017 and included a team option for 2018. The Rangers said Friday they had guaranteed 2018 and added a team option for 2019. He also gets a raise.
"We reworked Jeff's contract," general manager Jon Daniels said. "Through the team's early season struggles, he was able to keep everyone focused, and that led to a memorable finish.