MLB’s Winter Meetings: Texas Rangers make moves, still seek improvements

The Texas Rangers had a relatively quiet Winter Meetings, with few transactions taking place in the baseball world. However, Rangers general manager Chris Young believes the week was productive for the team as they gathered valuable information to make informed decisions moving forward.

Despite the slow market, the Rangers are determined to address their needs in pitching, particularly in the bullpen. Acquiring quality arms remains a priority, and the reported addition of reliever Kirby Yates is a good start, but more innings and experienced pitchers are needed.

• The Rangers agreed to a one-year deal with Kirby Yates, though it has not been officially announced yet.
• The team selected pitcher Carson Coleman in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft.
• In the Minor League phase of the Draft, the Rangers had three players selected: Nick Starr, Miguel Villarroel, and John Matthews.

• The Rangers' rotation currently includes Max Scherzer, Nathan Eovaldi, Jon Gray, Andrew Heaney, Dane Dunning, and Cody Bradford as a swingman.
• The team still aims to add more depth to the rotation and will continue pursuing trades and free agents.

The Rangers will continue to prioritize building pitching depth, with a focus on adding at least one more starter to the rotation.

Despite the slow Winter Meetings, the Rangers are determined to address their pitching needs and will actively pursue trades and free agents to bolster their rotation and bullpen.