The Tampa Bay Rays have hired Jon Daniels as Senior Advisor, Baseball Operations. In this role, his focus will be supporting baseball ops senior leadership while utilizing his extensive experience in the industry to help further inform decision-making.
In addition, the Rays have made several promotions and title changes within their Baseball Operations department:
- Will Cousins - Vice President, Assistant General Manager (Former: VP, Baseball Development)
- Chanda Lawdermilk - Vice President, Assistant General Manager (Former: VP, Baseball Operations)
- Carlos Rodriguez - Vice President, Assistant General Manager (Former: VP, Baseball Operations)
- Kevin Ibach - Vice President, Player Personnel (Former: Senior Director, Pro Personnel & Pro Scouting)
- Brian Plexico - Vice President, Baseball Systems (Former: Senior Director)
- Samantha Bireley - Assistant Director, Baseball Operations (Former: Manager)
- Jeremy Sowers - Assistant Director, Major League Operations (Former: Manager)
Daniels spent the previous 21 seasons with the Texas Rangers, including the last 17 seasons overseeing their Baseball Operations department.