Bleacher Report · Sep 21, 2018
Jeff Banister Fired as Rangers' Manager After 4 Seasons
After nearly four seasons as manager, Jeff Banister was fired by the Texas Rangers on Friday in the midst of a 64-88 campaign.
According to Rangers Executive Vice President of Communications John Blake, Banister's dismissal is effective immediately, and he will be replaced by bench coach Don Wakamatsu on an interim basis for the final 10 games of the season.
During his time in Texas, the 54-year-old went 325-313 and led the Rangers to the playoffs on two occasions.
The Rangers struggled to compete in the competitive American League West this season, in part because of injuries suffered by a number of key players.