Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels walks to the field before the hall of fame ceremony before the game against the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Field. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Ex-Rangers GM Jon Daniels lands job with Rays

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 11/11/22

Former Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels is back in baseball after not being out of a job for long.

The Tampa Bay Rays announced Friday that Daniels would be joining the organization. Daniels’ role will be a senior advisor to baseball operations.

Rays announce they have hired Jon Daniels as a senior advisor for baseball operations.

— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) November 11, 2022

Daniels, who spent 17 years as the Rangers’ GM, was likely going to be in high demand. He built multiple successful teams, including back-to-back American League champions in 2010 and 2011. The Rangers fired him in August with the team’s rebuild stalled out.

One would figure that if Daniels wants to run a team again, he might not have to wait long to do so. His time with the Rays might wind up being a stopover as he awaits a suitable opening.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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