3 Rangers who will survive the offseason but have everything to prove in 2027

Jackson Kruse of Nolan Writin' highlights three Texas Rangers players who are expected to stay through the offseason but face critical campaigns in 2027. Following a season in which the team narrowly missed the postseason, Kruse argues that outfielder Evan Carter, catcher Logan O'Hoppe, and right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter must all show significant improvements to maintain their long-term positions on the roster.

Carter struggled offensively in 2026, posting a .602 OPS across 141 games despite strong defensive play. O'Hoppe, who was acquired midseason from the Los Angeles Angels, faces a decisive opportunity to become Texas's regular starting catcher, while Leiter looks to bounce back after posting a 5.29 ERA and having season-ending ankle surgery.