The architect of the first World Series title in franchise history won’t be leaving the Metroplex. The Rangers announced on Friday that they’ve signed general manager Chris Young to a multiyear extension.

The Texas Rangers announced Friday that general manager Chris Young has been signed to a multi-year contract extension. As part of the deal, Young also received a promotion and he'll now have the title of president of baseball operations.

Chris Young has a contract extension and a new title with the Texas Rangers after nearly four years as general manager and overseeing his hometown team's first World Series title. The Rangers on Friday announced a multiyear contract extension for Young and his promotion to President of Baseball Operations.