In the 2021 season, Venable served as the Boston Red Sox’s bench coach. On May 29, 2021, Venable managed his first MLB game, when Red Sox manager Alex Cora traveled to Puerto Rico to attend one of his children’s high school graduations. The Red Sox won, beating the Miami Marlins 3–1.
Under Bouchy, Venable helped the Rangers win the World Series in 2023. This may be his first full-time managing job, but Venable has been preparing for this moment for years.
Venable turned down a chance to interview with the Mets in 2023. The New York Post reported Venable had discussions with the Mets, but turned down a candidacy for the job because he had already decided he would be staying in Texas for the 2024 season.
That candidacy carried over into this offseason, where Venable was a finalist for the Miami Marlins’ manager vacancy.
