Three Starting Pitchers for Rangers to Pursue During Free Agency

On paper, the Texas Rangers have a starting rotation already established for 2026.

The Rangers have four members of last year’s rotation under contract or team control — Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovalid, Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker. Texas could convert Jacob Latz into a starter. Cody Bradford should be back from injury next season. The Rangers could also turn to a pair or prospects with designs on a starting job, Jose Conriell and Winston Santos.

Texas has depth. But, as the saying goes, one can never have enough starting pitching. Here are three names the Rangers could pursue to add depth going into the 2026 season. Note: The below assumes Texas won’t seek to add a big name via trade or pursue the high end of the pitching market. Given the franchise’s desire to trim payroll, these suggestions fall in line with that desire.

RHP Merrill Kelly