TEXAS RANGERS 81-81 · 2025 3RD IN AL WEST
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Proposed blockbuster Rangers trade sees Texas land $330 million two-time MVP, eight-time All-Star as massive upgrade from Jake Burger | Sporting News This move could be exactly what Texas needs.
FEBRUARY 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cole Winn - Seemingly healthy for spring Winn (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session during Monday's full-squad workout, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports.
Impact Winn closed the past season on the injured list after sustaining a right rotator cuff strain, but he seems to have made a full recovery from the issue during the offseason and doesn't look to be under any restrictions in camp. The right-hander is coming off a strong 2025 campaign in which he posted a 1.51 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 41.2 innings out of the bullpen, but a lack of overpowering stuff (10 SwSt%, 21.6 K%) may prevent him from garnering serious consideration for the Rangers' unsettled closer role.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Corey Seager - Takes BP on Monday Seager (appendix) took live batting practice Monday and appears to be 100 percent healthy for the start of spring training, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports.
Impact Seager closed this past season on the injured list after requiring an appendectomy in late August, but he was cleared to resume baseball activities a little under three weeks after the procedure and appears to have had a normal offseason. While good health has often been elusive for Seager since he played 151 games in his first campaign with Texas in 2022, he's remained excellent when available over the subsequent three seasons, producing a collective 152 wRC+ during that stretch. First-year manager Skip Schumaker has yet to make any firm decisions on the makeup of the Rangers lineup for 2026 beyond noting that Brandon Nimmo will likely bat leadoff, but Seager seems like a good bet to slot second or third in the batting order more often than not.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Haggerty - Entering spring healthy Haggerty (ankle) took live batting practice against teammate Nathan Eovaldi on Sunday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Impact Haggerty didn't see action for the Rangers after mid-August of last season after he experienced a setback in his recovery from left ankle inflammation during his minor-league rehab assignment in September. However, the injury didn't deter the Rangers from tendering him a contract this offseason, and now that he appears to be healthy once again, Haggerty should be in good shape to win a utility job on the Texas' Opening Day roster. In addition to being able to play all three outfield spots as well as second base, third base and shortstop, the switch-hitting Haggerty will give Texas a weapon against left-handed pitching. Haggerty slashed .318/.376/.435 across 94 plate appearances versus southpaws in 2025.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Wyatt Langford - Overcomes oblique injury Langford (oblique) took his first live batting practice session of spring training Sunday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Impact Langford was shut down for the final five games of the 2025 season due to a left oblique strain, but he's believed to have had something close to a normal offseason and appears to be back to full health for spring training. The 24-year-old is likely to open the upcoming season as the Rangers' everyday left fielder, though he could occasionally slide over to center in place of the left-handed-hitting Evan Carter when Texas faces left-handed starters.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers add righty-hitting Canha on Minors deal SURPRISE, Ariz. -- On Saturday evening, Mark Canha was playing in the backyard with his wife and kids at their house in Phoenix. Then, his a...
FEBRUARY 15 • MLB.COM
Brandon Nimmo - Pegged for leadoff duties Manager Skip Schumaker said Sunday that he expects Nimmo to open the season as the Rangers' everyday right fielder and leadoff hitter, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Impact Josh Smith served as Texas' primary leadoff man in 2025, but Nimmo -- who owns a career .350 on-base percentage and has less extreme splits -- makes for a more logical choice to serve as the Rangers' table setter during the upcoming season. After batting out of the heart of the order for much of last season with the Mets, Nimmo will likely lose out on some RBI opportunities with the move atop the lineup in Texas, but he could make a push for his first 100-run campaign since 2022 if he can maintain health while hitting in front of Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford. Rather than transitioning back to the leadoff spot, the move to right field could prove to be more challenging adjustment for Nimmo; he played exclusively in left field and center field during his final five seasons with the Mets.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Sborz - Completes side session Sborz (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session Saturday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Impact The 32-year-old righty looks to be healthy for the start of spring training after he was limited to just a handful of minor-league rehab appearances during the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his throwing shoulder in November 2024. After the Rangers non-tendered him in November, Sborz re-signed with the organization on a minor-league deal in January and will need to show during Cactus League play that he's regained his pre-surgery velocity and command in order to make a serious run at a spot in Texas' Opening Day bullpen.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers to sign former Mets fan favorite outfielder to one-year contract | Sporting News This is some nice outfield depth for the Rangers.
FEBRUARY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Josh Smith - Preparing to play second base Smith confirmed Sunday that he's preparing to play second base on a more permanent basis in 2026 following the offseason trade of Marcus Semien to the Mets, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS....
Impact Smith finished second on the Rangers with 563 plate appearances a season ago, but he didn't have a set home at any one position. The 28-year-old essentially served as a full-time super-utility player who filled in at spots when injuries dictated, logging 46 starts at shortstop, 28 at third base, 23 at first base, 14 in the outfield, 10 at designated hitter and three at second base. He should head into 2026 with eligibility at shortstop, third base and first base in most fantasy leagues, but expect Smith to be usable at the keystone quickly with Semien's departure creating a permanent void at that spot. The Rangers could look to deploy the left-handed-hitting Smith in the strong side of a platoon at second base; he slashed just .206/.277/.224 (47 wRC+) in 121 plate appearances against lefties last season.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Canha - Joins Texas on camp deal Canha signed Sunday with the Rangers on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.
Impact The 37-year-old first baseman/outfielder will compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster this spring, with a strong performance in the Cactus League perhaps being his ticketed to securing a short-side platoon role with Texas. Before being cut loose by the Royals in August, Canha saw action in 46 games for Kansas City last season, slashing .212/.272/.265 with one home run and six RBI across 125 plate appearances.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Will the real Evan Carter please stand up? | Sporting News The Rangers need him to be his best self.
FEBRUARY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reds agree to a minor league deal with 1B Nathaniel Lowe, invite him to big-league spring training

The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to a minor league contract with an invite to major league camp in spring training, the team announced
FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press
Rocker up for Rangers' rotation spot: 'I think he's got a chip on his shoulder' SURPRISE, Ariz. -- If you ask Jack Leiter, you shouldn’t bet against Kumar Rocker. The former college teammates at Vanderbilt are once again...
FEBRUARY 14 • MLB.COM
Adrian Beltre's son nearly hits umpire with bat during college baseball game | Sporting News Adrian Beltre Jr. went 3-for-4 yesterday for the University of San Diego.
FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Mets' Marcus Semien copies Luke Weaver, arrives to spring training with Rangers bag | Sporting News Semien was acquired for Brandon Nimmo earlier this offseason.
FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Diamondbacks and Paul Sewald agree on a $1.5M, 1-year deal for righty's second stint with the team

The Arizona Diamondbacks say they have agreed to terms with reliever Paul Sewald on a $1.5 million, one-year deal, bringing the right-hander back to the franchise he helped reach t...
FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press
Sebastian Walcott's Frustration Clear as Rangers Star Prospect Set for Surgery Sebastian Walcott thought he was out of the woods.
FEBRUARY 14 • SI.COM
Joey Gallo takes another step toward comeback as a pitcher after Rangers, Yankees slugger MLB career | Sporting News Gallo keeps on trying to make it.
FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pitcher Zac Gallen agrees to 1-year deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, AP source says

Right-hander Zac Gallen has agreed to a $22,025,000, one-year contract to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed on Friday night
FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press
Montgomery happy to be home with Rangers: 'I love it here' SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The last time Rangers fans saw Jordan Montgomery, he was lifting the World Series trophy at the parade outside of Globe L...
FEBRUARY 14 • MLB.COM

Veteran lefty Jordan Montgomery and Texas Rangers finalize $1.25M contract

Veteran left-hander Jordan Montgomery and the Texas Rangers have finalized their $1.25 million contract
FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press
Zak Kent - Cleared from 40-man roster The Rangers designated Kent for assignment Friday.
Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the signing of Jordan Montgomery (elbow). Kent was a waiver claim of the Rangers in January and could be on the move again. The right-hander posted a 4.58 ERA and 16:8 K:BB over 17.2 innings with the Guardians last season.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Izack Tiger - Delayed by elbow setback Tiger suffered a minor setback in his internal brace surgery rehab and is not scheduled to face hitters until around the end of spring training, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning Ne...
Impact Tiger missed all of the 2025 campaign following the September 2024 surgery. The 25-year-old was not going to make the Opening Day roster, as he's yet to advance past A-ball and is coming off a lost season, but it's not ideal that his development has been further delayed.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Nabil Crismatt - Undergoing UCL surgery Crismatt will undergo surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact It had been previously reported that Crismatt needed elbow surgery, and now it's been revealed that it will be a season-ending UCL repair. Whether he requires a full Tommy John surgery or something less invasive won't be known until the operation. Crismatt had been in Rangers camp on a minor-league contract.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
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