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March 24, 2026

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The Texas Rangers are sharpening their roster ahead of the impending season, announcing the optioning of Luis Curvelo, Michael Helman, and Alejandro Osuna to AAA Round Rock, trimming down their roster as Opening Day approaches. Meanwhile, veteran Andrew McCutchen has officially claimed a spot on the team's Opening Day roster, joining Ezequiel Duran in what looks like a dynamic outfield. On the mound, MacKenzie Gore will take the stage today in an exhibition against the Royals, marking a significant moment for the lefty in his new home whites. As anticipation builds, fans are buzzing about which players will secure the final spots in the starting rotation, with young arms like Kumar Rocker and Jacob Latz vying for attention. With 2026 offering a promising outlook, the Rangers are clearly positioning themselves for a strong season ahead.

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Curvelo, Helman, Osuna optioned to AAA

Curvelo, Helman, Osuna optioned to AAA

The Texas Rangers have optioned pitcher Luis Curvelo and outfielders Michael Helman and Alejandro Osuna to AAA Round Rock, the team announced this evening. This leaves the team with 27 players on the 40 man roster who have not been optioned or put on the 60 day injured list. Codys Bradford and Freeman will presumably […]

Spring Exhibition Game Thread: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers

Spring Exhibition Game Thread: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers

With cacti and canyons behind them for another spring, the Texas Rangers begin their annual tune-up back in Arlington with a two-day exhibition slate against their Surprise roommates from KC. LHP MacKenzie Gore will take the mound in home whites for the first time for Texas opposite RHP Michael Wacha for the Royals. Today’s Lineups […]

Andrew McCutchen Makes Rangers’ Roster; Kumar Rocker Named Fifth Starter

Andrew McCutchen Makes Rangers’ Roster; Kumar Rocker Named Fifth Starter

Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young announced today that veteran outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen has made his club’s Opening Day roster (link via Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News). McCutchen will earn a reported $1.25MM base salary and can double that amount via incentives. He and Ezequiel Duran will have spots on the […]

Poll: Who Will Win The AL West?

Poll: Who Will Win The AL West?

With Opening Day just around the corner, the offseason is more or less complete for MLB’s 30 clubs and teams. Until the playoffs begin, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. In the run-up to the start of the season, we will be conducting a series of polls to gauge who […]

3 roster improvements that have Opening Day feeling a lot different for Rangers in 2026

3 roster improvements that have Opening Day feeling a lot different for Rangers in 2026

After two disappointing seasons, the Rangers made key offseason moves that have fans feeling optimistic about the team heading into 2026.

Analyzing Rangers’ top candidates for the final spot in the starting rotation

Analyzing Rangers’ top candidates for the final spot in the starting rotation

Breaking down the starting cases for Jacob Latz, Kumar Rocker and others in contention for the Rangers' fifth rotation spot.