The Rangers clearly want to avoid the competitive balance tax in 2025. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reported as much way back in October and owner Ray Davis confirmed that plan to Grant in January. There are likely a few reasons for the club taking this route. The Rangers were one of several clubs which had a broadcast deal with Main Street Sports, formerly known as … [Read more...] about Tyler Mahle Can Push The Rangers Over The Tax Line
Rangers Place Kumar Rocker On Injured List
The Rangers are placing Kumar Rocker on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement, manager Bruce Bochy told the team’s beat (including Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News). Gerson Garabito has been recalled to add an extra bullpen arm for the time being. Spring Training injuries to Cody Bradford and Jon Gray opened the door for Rocker to begin the season … [Read more...] about Rangers Place Kumar Rocker On Injured List
Rangers Select Nick Ahmed, Place Corey Seager On Injured List
The Rangers announced that they’ve placed Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Texas selected Nick Ahmed onto the roster in his place. They designated left-hander Walter Pennington for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot. Seager pulled up as he ran out a ground-ball during yesterday’s win in Sacramento. He immediately subbed out of the … [Read more...] about Rangers Select Nick Ahmed, Place Corey Seager On Injured List
Player Option/Opt-Out Update: April Edition
The increasing popularity of opt-outs/player options as a means to close the gap in free agent signings and extensions has changed the face of free agency entirely. Not long ago, opt-outs were perks reserved for the game’s truly elite stars — a benefit to help differentiate nine-figure offers and secure the game’s top stars. In 2025, they’re downright commonplace. Opt-out laden … [Read more...] about Player Option/Opt-Out Update: April Edition
Rangers Release JT Chargois
The Rangers have released right-hander JT Chargois, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d been pitching for their Triple-A affiliate after signing a minor league deal in the offseason. Chargois pitched well for the Rangers in spring training, rattling off 4 2/3 shutout frames, but he didn’t make the initial cut and opened the season in Round Rock. It’s been a nightmare … [Read more...] about Rangers Release JT Chargois