#texas-rangers

#texas-rangers

Gavin Fien, signed by the Rangers for $4.8MM, is projected as a long-term third baseman despite concerns over his hitting mechanics and swing stiffness.

Despite achieving an outstanding 1.58 ERA and surpassing 94 strikeouts in 91 innings, Nathan Eovaldi was not selected for the All-Star game but received a $100,000 bonus.

Garcia has drawn trade interest as the deadline approaches. Texas, sitting below .500, could sell, but remains close to a Wild Card spot.

Martinez's batted-ball metrics remained strong, too. He averaged 91 mph off the bat, barreled nearly 15% of his batted balls and saw 45.5% of his batted balls register an exit velocity of at least 95 mph.

The Samsung Lions have signed right-hander Gerson Garabito, previously released by Texas, amid Denyi Reyes's injury, marking a shift in the team's pitching roster.

Jon Gray's recovery from a fractured right wrist is progressing, as he's resumed throwing, with an expected return as a starter for the Texas Rangers by late July.

Hoffman has regularly generated grounders at huge rates, though this year's 44.6% mark is only a couple percentage points north of the MLB average.