The Texas Rangers are going to have some work to do with their roster this offseason to avoid another underwhelming regular season.
Since winning the World Series in 2023, the team has fallen woefully short of expectations. In 2024, they didn’t even factor into the playoff race with a 78-84 record. This year has been a roller coaster ride, but entering play on Sept. 4, the Rangers are 5.5 games behind the Houston Astros in the American League West race and only 1.5 games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final wild card spot.
There is still a chance the team makes the postseason, but how much of a threat they would be is up for debate. Losing ace Nathan Eovaldi to a season-ending injury was a massive blow to the starting rotation. Tyler Mahle remains on the injured list and Kumar Rocker has struggled, currently pitching in the minor leagues.
The offensive production has been inconsistent, which has been Texas’s ultimate downfall. There have been a few standouts in the lineup, such as shortstop Corey Seager and outfielder Wyatt Langford, but this group has not lived up to expectations. What was considered to be the deepest lineup in baseball entering the season hasn’t been as impactful as expected.
As a result, the lineup is where the Rangers should be looking for upgrades this offseason. There could be several positions undergoing changes this winter. Catcher is one spot to keep an eye on, with Texas being mentioned as a top landing spot for Adley Rutschman. Will Adolis Garcia be kept despite a rising price tag?
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