ARLINGTON, Texas As you may expect, the Texas Rangers after losing 102 games in 2021 have a lot to accomplish during the offseason. Sure, the club is in
Charles Barkley Jersey a rebuild, but the Rangers are very di satisfied with the results from this season.We've heard front office leadership talk openly about being "very active" in the free agent and trade market this winter. But the currentCollective Bargaining Agreement betweenMajor League Baseball and the Players A sociation expires on December 1. Without a new CBA, the market could be put on a unofficial freeze as both clubs and players hesitate to enter into new deals until the new structure of the league is in place.But before that even happens, the Rangers have some key decisions to make regarding their 40-man roster. Clubs have to go through the 40-man crunch every offseason. There is no 60-day Injured List in the offseason, so all players that were on it need to be placed on the 40-man roster or designated for a signment. The Rangers currently have a full 40-man roster, eight players on the 60-day IL and a long list of notable prospects that are eligible to be selected in the Rule 5 draft this winter.It's still very early in the decision-making proce s, and the Rangers have until November 20 to finalize their 40-man roster before the Rule 5 draft, which always takes place on the final day of the Winter Meetings in December.For those unfamiliar with the Rule 5 draft, here's a quick rundown of the event:-For now, here's a quick look at all the players currently on the 40-man roster, 60-day IL and notable Rule 5 eligible prospects. Then, we'll make a projection of how the 40-man roster might look come November 20.PitchersA.J. AlexyKolby AllardDrew AndersonJoe BarlowBrock BurkeMatt BushKyle Cody*Jharel CottonDane DunningDemarcus EvansMike FoltynewiczTaylor HearnJonathan Hernndez*Spencer HowardJohn King*Jos Leclerc*Jordan LylesBrett MartinGlenn OttoJoe PalumboSpencer PattonYerry RodriguezDennis SantanaJosh SborzNick Snyder*Hunter Wood*CatchersDavid GarcaJonah HeimSam HuffYohel PozoJose TrevinoInfieldersRonald Guzmn*Nathaniel LoweCurtis TerryNick SolakSherten ApostelCharlie CulbersonBrock HoltAndy IbezAnderson TejedaYonny HernandezIsiah Kiner-FalefaOutfieldersWillie CalhounJason MartinAdolis GarcaDJ
Tiago Splitter Jersey PetersLeody TaverasEli White*PitchersJason BahrBlake Ba sScott EnglerKelvin GonzalezRonny Henriquez (No. 15 prospect on MLB.com, No. 29 on )Jake LatzJacob LemoineFernery OzunaCole Ragans (N/A, No. 17)Daniel RobertAlex SpeasCole UvilaRicky Vanasco (No. 12, No. 16)Position PlayersINF Ryan DorowINF Ezequiel Duran (No. 7, No. 5)INF Chris SeiseOF Bubba Thompson (No. 28, N/A)OF Steele Walker (No. 21, No. 27)To break this down, we'll look at the players who are "here to stay", then the players who are on the bubble, and wrap up with the players who will likely not be on the 40-man roster come November 20.It's important to remember: Just because a player is not on the 40-man roster does not
Gerald Henderson Jersey mean they will no longer be with the organization. The Rangers would likely try to keep most of the players they remove (would have to clear waivers) or try and trade them for another a set.First, let's take a look at only the 40-man and 60-day IL players. Then, we'll add a list of potential prospects to a projection of the 40-man roster at the end.Pitchers (17)A.J. AlexyKolby AllardJoe BarlowDane DunningDemarcus EvansTaylor HearnJonathan HernndezSpencer HowardJohn KingJos LeclercBrett MartinGlenn OttoSpencer PattonYerry RodriguezDennis SantanaJosh SborzNick SnyderCatchers (4)David GarcaJonah HeimSam HuffJose TrevinoInfielders (6)Nathaniel LoweNick SolakSherten ApostelAndy IbezYonny HernandezIsiah Kiner-FalefaOutfielders (3)Adolis GarcaDJ PetersLeody TaverasAnalysis: Many of these players are a given and don't really need much explanation. Spencer Patton and Josh Sborz could potentially be bubble guys, but I believe the Rangers saw enough to give them another crack at spots in the bullpen in 2022, or at least for the first couple months until Jonathan Hernndez and Jos Leclerc return from Tommy John surgery.Pitchers (4)Brock BurkeMatt BushKyle CodyJoe PalumboCatchers (1)Yohel PozoInfielders (2)Ronald GuzmnCurtis TerryScroll to ContinueOutfielders (2)Willie CalhounEli WhiteAnalysis: It might be difficult to potentially lose two pitching prospects like Brock Burke and Joe Palumbo, but both have had their health i sues and haven't pitched up to standards when they have been able to be on the mound. They've now been surpa sed for a few other young pitchers (Alexy, Otto, Dunning, King, etc.). They may have run out of chances.Speaking of chances, both Ronald Guzmn and Willie Calhoun be out of chances. I don't think they will, but it wouldn't be the biggest surprise in the world if neither of them were on the 40-man roster by the deadline.As for Kyle Cody, the Rangers still value him. But due to his injury keeping him out until the second half of next season, they may be able to remove him from the 40-man, have him clear waivers and bring him back on a minor league deal.Remember, a Major League club can select an injured player in the Rule 5 draft, but said player has to be for a minimum of 90 days in the season following the selection. Otherwise, the same Rule 5 roster restrictions carry over into
Wilt Chamberlain Jersey the following season. With Cody expected to be out until the second half of the 2022 season, that may keep him safe from the Rule 5 draft.Both Curtis Terry and Eli White could be the victims of bad luck/timing. Terry's MLB debut went about as bad as it could po sibly go, and White could see himself removed to help protect another young outfielder from the Rule 5 draft.Pitchers (5)Drew AndersonJharel CottonMike FoltynewiczJordan Lyles (free agent)Hunter WoodInfielders (3)Charlie Culberson (free agent)Brock
Clarence Weatherspoon Jersey Holt (free agent)Anderson TejedaOutfielders (1)Jason MartinAnalysis: The Rangers still have club control over Drew Anderson, Mike Foltynewicz, Jharel Cotton, Hunter Wood and Jason Martin. However, there are more valuable prospects that require 40-man roster spots. The Rangers need innings, which could , but Foltynewicz failed to provide that in 2021 when the club needed it. It'll be a shock if he's with the Rangers next year.As for Anderson Tejeda, he's fallen so far down the pecking order in the organization's middle infield, he had a hard time getting regular time at Double-A Frisco well into August. It's hard to imagine him on the 40-man roster over guys like Ezequiel Duran, who was acquired in the Joey Gallo trade and is one of the top hitting prospects in the organization.Pitchers (21)A.J. AlexyKolby AllardJoe BarlowDane DunningDemarcus EvansTaylor HearnRonny HenriquezJonathan HernndezSpencer HowardJohn KingJake LatzJos LeclercBrett MartinGlenn OttoSpencer PattonCole RagansYerry RodriguezDennis SantanaJosh SborzNic
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