When Skip Schumaker was hired to replace Bruce Bochy as Texas Rangers manager, he knew that there was one area where his team needed to improve in 2026, which was their offense. Last season, the Rangers faded out of the American League playoff race for the final wild card spot because of their inability to score runs.
Pitching was far from the problem for Texas, and improving the offense this winter should be at the top of the to-do list for the front office. There were several factors as to why the offense went south during the season, which included injuries to key players and some slumps by other key players.
For as good as the pitching staff was, making up for the lack of offense caught up with the Rangers. That’s what makes improving it a priority this offseason, and one team they could look to add some offensive punch to is the Boston Red Sox. They have four outfielders for three spots, and Craig Breslow is open to listening to potential trades.
One name that continues to be brought up is Wilyer Abreu, and he would be a good fit in the middle of the Texas lineup.
Should the Rangers Look to Acquire Wilyer Abreu From the Red Sox?