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1:02Mets Welcome Degrom Back to Citi Field
0:40Still A Tight Race For AL West Title
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1:57MLB Power Rankings: Rangers Move up 4 Spots, Just Outside Top 10
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9:59Latest Waiver Wire Adds! Lucas Giolito or Jose Soriano??
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Rangers' Sam Haggerty: Entering spring healthy
RotowireHaggerty (ankle) took live batting practice against teammate Nathan Eovaldi on Sunday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Haggerty didn't see action after mid-August of last season due to a setback in his recovery from an ankle issue during a September rehab assignment. That didn't deter theRangers from tendering him a contract this offseason, and he's in good shape to win a utility job on the Opening Day roster. In addition to being able to play all three outfield spots, second base, third base and shortstop, the switch-hitting Haggerty will give Texas a weapon against left-handed pitching. He slashed .318/.376/.435 across 94 plate appearances versus southpaws in 2025.
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RotowireLangford (oblique) took his first live batting practice session of spring training Sunday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
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 a normal offseason. The 24-year-old will open the season as theRangers' everyday left fielder, though he could occasionally slide over to center in place of Evan Carter when Texas faces left-handed pitching.
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RotowireManager Skip Schumaker said Sunday that he expectsNimmo to open the season as theRangers' everyday right fielder and leadoff hitter, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Josh Smith served as Texas' primary leadoff man in 2025, but Nimmo's .350 career OBP and less extreme splits make for a more logical choice at the top of the order. After batting fourth or fifth for much of last season with the Mets, Nimmo will lose out on RBI opportunities with the move, but he could make a push for his first 100-run campaign since 2022 while hitting in front of Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford. The move to right field could prove to be a more challenging adjustment for Nimmo, as he hasn't seen action there since 2020.
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RotowireSborz (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session Saturday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
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 in 2025 after undergoing surgery on his throwing shoulder in November 2024. After theRangers non-tendered him in November, Sborz re-signed with the organization on a minor-league deal in January. He'll need to regain his pre-surgery velocity and command in order to make a serious run at a spot in the Opening Day bullpen.
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RotowireSmith confirmed Sunday that he's preparing to mainly play second base in 2026 following the trade of Marcus Semien, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Smith finished second on theRangers with 563 plate appearances a season ago, but that workload came as a super-utility player who logged 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. Smith will also gain eligibility at the keystone quickly in most formats in 2026. The Rangers could look to deploy the lefty swinger on the strong side of a platoon, as he slashed just .206/.277/.224 (47 wRC+) in 121 plate appearances against southpaws last season.
... See More... See LessRangers' Mark Canha: Joins Texas on camp deal
RotowireCanha signed Sunday with theRangers on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.
The 37-year-old first baseman/outfielder will compete for a short-side platoon role on the Opening Day roster. Before being cut loose 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.
... See More... See LessRangers' Zak Kent: Cleared from 40-man roster
RotowireTheRangers designatedKent for assignment Friday.
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 regular-season innings with the Guardians last season.
... See More... See LessRangers' Izack Tiger: Delayed by elbow setback
RotowireTiger suffered a minor setback with his rehab from an internal brace surgery and is not scheduled to face hitters until the end of spring training, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Tiger missed all of last season 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 High-A and is coming off a lost campaign, and it's far from ideal that his development has been further delayed.
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RotowireCrismatt will undergo surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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 inRangers camp on a minor-league contract.
... See More... See LessRangers' Nabil Crismatt: Requires elbow surgery
RotowireCrismatt needs right elbow surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
It's unclear what specific procedure Crismatt requires, but even a minor one will likely sidelined him for a least a few months. The right-hander is inRangers camp as a non-roster invitee. If Crismatt is able to make it back later this season, he'll likely pitch at Triple-A Round Rock.
... See More... See LessRangers' Sebastian Walcott: Out for 2026 after elbow surgery
RotowireWalcott will undergo UCL surgery on his right elbow and will miss most, if not all, of the 2026 season, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
The hope is that Walcott needs internal brace surgery rather than a full Tommy John repair, but theRangers won't know until he has the procedure in a few days. The former would give him a slight chance to return late in the season. Slated to turn 20 in March, Walcott is one of the game's elite prospects and could have pushed for a major-league debut this season. He slashed .255/.355/.386 with 13 home runs and 32 stolen bases over 124 games in 2025 at Double-A Frisco as a 19-year-old.
... See More... See LessRangers' Nathan Eovaldi: Reports to camp in full health
RotowireEovaldi (hernia) reported to camp healthy and threw his first bullpen session Tuesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Eovaldi was shut down last season in August and eventually underwent surgery during the offseason to address a sports hernia issue. He said he'd been dealing with the hernia since 2024, but it never affected his pitching. Eovaldi had an impressive 1.73 ERA over 22 starts in 2025, his fourth consecutive season with fewer than 30 starts. The right-hander turns 36 this spring, and manager Skip Schumaker is planning a slow build-up for Eovaldi, similar to how the club handled Jacob deGrom in 2025.
... See More... See LessRangers' Ben Abeldt: Hoping to make pro debut in April
RotowireAbeldt (elbow) said Wednesday that he resumed throwing off a mound three weeks ago and is hopeful to make his season debut at some point in late April, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
A fifth-round pick out of TCU in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, Abeldt is still waiting to make his professional debut after he was sidelined last summer while on the mend from internal brace surgery on his left elbow. The 22-year-old has made good progress in his rehab program during the ensuing months and looks on pace to start facing hitters at some point before the end of spring training. He'll likely report to Single-A Hickory once he's cleared for game action.
... See More... See LessRangers' MacKenzie Gore: Opens camp with bullpen session
RotowireGore (ankle) was seen throwing a bullpen session Wednesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Gore wasn't expected to be entering spring training with any restrictions after a minor right ankle impingement kept him out of action for the final week of the 2025 season, but his ability to throw a side session on the second day of camp confirms he's healthy. Acquired in a January deal that sent five prospects to Washington, Gore is likely penciled in as theRangers' No. 3 starter behind Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi (core).
... See More... See LessRangers' Emiliano Teodo: Behind schedule with back issue
RotowireTeodo will be about 2-to-3 weeks behind schedule in spring training after dealing with a back injury last season, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Teodo missed more than two months of action during the middle of the 2025 minor-league season because of a back problem. He finished the season healthy, but theRangers don't want to push him early on in camp. Teodo made a full-time move to a relief role in 2025, posting a 9.00 ERA and 23:17 K:BB over 18 innings during his time with Triple-A Round Rock.
... See More... See LessRangers' Marc Church: Nursing lat strain
RotowireChurch will be behind schedule to begin spring training while he recovers from a right lat strain, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Church dealt with lat issues for a large portion of the 2025 campaign, as well. The expectation is that he will be ready to throw off a mound again sometime in March, but Church's status for Opening Day is uncertain. Church has some of the best upside out of anyone in theRangers' shaky bullpen, but he'll have to get healthy first.
... See More... See LessRangers' Alexis Diaz: Has chance at closer job
RotowireRangers manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday thatDiaz has a chance to see saves for the club this season, but the manager wants to see how the former Reds closer looks in spring training games first, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Schumaker listed Robert Garcia and Chris Martin as the initial favorites to close games, but he left the door open for Diaz. The 29-year-old righty notched 75 saves for Cincinnati from 2022-24, but he fell apart in 2025, posting an 8.15 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 17.2 innings between three different teams. It's a good opportunity for Diaz to re-establish himself on a team lacking bullpen clarity, but he has a lot to prove before fantasy managers can trust him again.
... See More... See LessRangers' Chris Martin: Could see save opportunities
RotowireRangers manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday that Robert Garcia andMartin are the favorites to see save chances for the team this season, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
After mulling retirement, Martin re-signed with the Rangers in December on a one-year, $4 million contract. He'll turn 40 in June but has remained highly effective, having logged a 2.98 ERA and 43:8 K:BB over 42.1 frames in 2025 while notching two saves. Martin finished last season on the injured list with an undisclosed injury but enters spring training without limitations.
... See More... See LessRangers' Robert Garcia: In mix to close with Martin
RotowireRangers manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday thatGarcia and Chris Martin are the favorites to see the bulk of the team's save chances this season, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Schumaker also noted that Alexis Diaz could work his way into the mix, but he wants to see how the former Reds closer looks in spring training games first. Garcia finished in a three-way tie for the team lead with nine saves last season, and the other two, Shawn Armstrong and Luke Jackson, are no longer with the club. Garcia collected a 2.95 ERA and 68:22 K:BB across 64.0 frames in 2025 during his first season with Texas.
... See More... See LessRangers' Jordan Montgomery: Inks one-year deal with Rangers
RotowireTheRangers signedMontgomery (elbow) to a one-year, $1.25 million contract Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Montgomery had a hybrid UCL reconstruction last March but hopes to be major-league ready around the All-Star break. The 33-year-old had a disastrous 2024 season with the Diamondbacks after signing late in spring training, posting a 6.23 ERA over 25 appearances. He was terrific in 2023, however, which included starring for the Rangers down the stretch of the regular season and their run to the World Series. The two sides are hoping to recapture some of that magic in 2026.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Avg | R | HR | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | .234 (26th) | 684 (22nd) | 175 (18th) | 3.47 (1st) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| C. Bradford RPCody Bradford RP | Elbow |
| E. Teodo SPEmiliano Teodo SP | Back |
| J. Montgomery SPJordan Montgomery SP | Elbow |
| C. Winn SPCole Winn SP | Shoulder |
| M. Church PMarc Church P | Lat |





