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1 realistic trade, 1 bold trade, and 1 trade mistake Rangers could make at the GM meetings

The Texas Rangers head into the GM Meetings as one of the teams most likely to swing a trade, but not all outcomes are the slam dunk they hope for.

By Jeff Speicher · Nolan Writin'

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Jeff Speicher proposes three potential trade scenarios for the Texas Rangers at the 2026 GM Meetings.
The writer suggests a realistic trade sending Nathan Eovaldi to the Boston Red Sox for Jarren Duran.
A bold proposal involves trading top prospect Sebastian Walcott to the Atlanta Braves for Ronald Acuna Jr.

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Jeff Speicher outlines three hypothetical trade scenarios for Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young ahead of the 2026 General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas. The author proposes a realistic trade sending pitcher Nathan Eovaldi to the Boston Red Sox for outfielder Jarren Duran, arguing it addresses mutual roster needs and provides Texas salary relief.

Speicher also pitches a bold deal packaging top prospect Sebastian Walcott for Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. Finally, the writer argues that trading shortstop Corey Seager would be a major mistake, noting his trade value is currently at an all-time low following an injury-plagued season.

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