May 14, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister (28) pulls relief pitcher Shawn Tolleson (37) from the game after Tolleson gives up two home runs to the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers defeat the Blue Jays 6-5 in extra innings. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jeff Banister passed over his closer when it mattered most at the end of last season.
Time to do it again and try something innovative instead.
Shawn Tolleson’s epic fail in the ninth Tuesday in an 8-5 loss to Oakland ruined a classic comeback by the Rangers in the top of the inning and should put his role on hold, at least for now.