Former Texas Rangers fan favorite Travis Jankowski will join the team as a first-base coach under the franchise’s new manager, Skip Schumaker. The move to coaching comes directly after Jankowski’s final playing season, during which he hit .244 with two RBIs playing for the Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays and New York Mets.

Texas certainly has significant money committed to veterans like Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Jacob deGrom. Per Spotrac, the Rangers have a projected $149.7 million in veteran payroll spread among six players. From there, the site projects the Rangers will land at approximately $191.9 million based on arbitration and pre-arbitration players.

Lancaster Catholic grad Travis Jankowski has moved to the next phase of his professional baseball career. The 34-year-old was named the first-base coach for the Texas Rangers on Wednesday under new manager Skip Schumaker.

For the first time, the Texas Rangers have been awarded the Rawlings Gold Glove Team Award. The Gold Glove Award has been awarded to the best defensive player at each position since 1957. In 2020, the award was expanded to recognize the best team defense.

The Rangers have nearly completed their coaching staff, including the return of a '23 World Series champion. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Various rumors about the New York Mets and Texas Rangers have opened the door to a big trade between the two teams that would see them swap problems while also addressing weaknesses.

The veteran outfielder, who ended his career with the New York Mets in 2025, is retiring to become the Texas Rangers' first base coach.