The Rangers watched four key relievers hit the open market to begin the 2024-25 offseason. Closer Kirby Yates, who proved a bargain pickup on a one-year $4.5MM deal, reached free agency alongside David Robertson, Jose Leclerc and Andrew Chafin (who had a club option declined). Those four were the Rangers' top four late-inning options in the season's second half. Beyond the … [Read more...] about Where Can The Rangers Find A Closer?
Chris Young Discusses Rangers’ Bullpen Plans
The Rangers have made retooling their bullpen a priority after losing Kirby Yates, David Robertson, and José Leclerc to free agency at the start of the offseason. It’s an endeavor they’ve been largely successful in: Chris Martin, Robert Garcia, Jacob Webb, Shawn Armstrong, and Hoby Milner are all new additions who should help to steady the club’s bullpen in 2025. With that … [Read more...] about Chris Young Discusses Rangers’ Bullpen Plans
Alex Bregman, Tigers Reportedly At “Standstill”
Spring training is now just a few weeks away but many free agents are still unsigned, with Alex Bregman arguably being the most notable. The Tigers are one club that have been connected to him but Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports that talks are “at a standstill.” At the start of the offseason, MLBTR ranked Bregman the #3 free agent of the winter, behind Juan Soto … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman, Tigers Reportedly At “Standstill”
Rangers Notes: deGrom, Seager, Carter, Jung
Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom is enjoying the first fully healthy offseason he’s had in quite some time after returning from rehab for Tommy John surgery back in September. As noted by Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News, deGrom spoke to reporters about his outlook headed into the 2025 season and revealed that he’s begun throwing off the mound early this winter. The … [Read more...] about Rangers Notes: deGrom, Seager, Carter, Jung
Rangers Sign Chad Wallach To Minors Contract
The Rangers have signed catcher Chad Wallach to a minor league split contract, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports. Wallach will receive an invitation to Texas’ big league Spring Training camp. The veteran backstop spent the last three seasons in the Angels organization, re-signing with the Halos in each of the last two winters. After seeing some action in every MLB campaign … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Chad Wallach To Minors Contract