The Rangers on Friday announced that they’ve agreed to a multi-year contract extension with general manager Chris Young, who’d been in the final season of his previous deal, which ran from 2021-24. The team did not specify the length of the new contract. Young was also promoted and now holds the title president of baseball operations. “Chris Young’s impact on the Texas Rangers … [Read more...] about Rangers Extend Chris Young
Corey Seager To Undergo Sports Hernia Surgery
Corey Seager will undergo season-ending sports hernia surgery tomorrow, Rangers GM Chris Young told reporters (link via Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News). The five-time All-Star was placed on the 10-day injured list last week with what the team initially announced as hip discomfort. Texas could move him to the 60-day IL in a procedural move to activate Jacob deGrom … [Read more...] about Corey Seager To Undergo Sports Hernia Surgery
MLBTR Podcast: Matt Chapman’s Extension, Star Prospect Promotions, Bichette’s Future In Toronto
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, pinch-hitting host Mark Polishuk is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Matt Chapman’s … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Matt Chapman’s Extension, Star Prospect Promotions, Bichette’s Future In Toronto
Rangers To Activate Jacob deGrom On Friday
Jacob deGrom makes his season debut on Friday. The Rangers announced that the two-time Cy Young winner will start that evening’s game in Seattle. It will be his first major league appearance since April 2023. deGrom underwent Tommy John surgery last June. While deGrom’s return comes too late to give Texas any hope of a playoff push, it’s part of what should be a very exciting … [Read more...] about Rangers To Activate Jacob deGrom On Friday
Rangers To Promote Kumar Rocker
The Rangers are promoting top pitching prospect Kumar Rocker to the majors, reports Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. The No. 3 overall pick from the 2022 draft will make his major league debut and start Thursday’s game against the Mariners, per the report. Texas will need to formally select Rocker’s contract to add him to the 40-man roster prior to that debut … [Read more...] about Rangers To Promote Kumar Rocker