The Rangers Could Win the Offseason if They Decide To Trade Assets

Writer Kennen Smith argues that the Texas Rangers should consider selling key veteran assets this offseason following three consecutive seasons without a winning record. After missing the 2026 postseason while the Houston Astros clinched the AL West, Smith contends that President of Baseball Operations Chris Young must pivot from sacrificing future assets to rebuilding a sustainable contender.

Smith identifies pitchers Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and MacKenzie Gore, alongside hitters Corey Seager, Brandon Nimmo, and Josh Jung, as prime trade candidates. While veterans deGrom, Eovaldi, Seager, and Nimmo possess full or partial no-trade clauses and large contracts, Gore and Jung offer significant club control without trade restrictions.