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Cam Cauley, 23, fits Chris Young's "younger, more athletic, more dynamic" mandate: 100th-percentile speed, 16 HR and 39 SB at Triple-A Round Rock. But he hit just .207/.281/.345 in 34 MLB games, so 2027 is his leap year. 🏃

Cam Cauley is the young Rangers position player who must take a big leap in 2027

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Gavin Collyer could be the lynchpin of the Rangers' 2027 bullpen if he sharpens his command. He flashed a 98 mph fastball and 23 strikeouts over 25 innings in 2026, but walked 19. Developing his sinker could be the key. 🎯

This young Rangers reliever will make a leap and become the lynchpin of the 2027 bullpen

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Four Rangers are AL Gold Glove finalists: Jacob deGrom, Ezequiel Duran, Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter. Duran's 17 Outs Above Average led the team, and deGrom went error-free over 162 2/3 innings. Awards season, meet the glove work. 🧤

The Rangers may be well represented during awards season

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Bleacher Report floated a mock deal sending Jacob deGrom to the Tigers this winter, with Texas seeking young talent back. It's only speculation: deGrom has a no-trade clause, he's owed $37M in 2027, and he turns 38 next season. 🤔

Bleacher Report speculates Rangers could have a new Jacob deGrom trade partner this winter

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Jake Burger was named the MLBPA's 2026 Players Trust Philanthropist of the Year for his Burger Family Foundation work supporting people with Down syndrome. Rangers offseason news also includes prospect honors and Sebastian Walcott buzz. 🏆

Rangers News: Jake Burger's award, prospects of the year, analyst hints at big Sebastian Walcott leap

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A Bleacher Report projection has the Rangers possibly landing Yankees righty Luis Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, for three years of control. It's only a mock idea, and his results since 2024 leave real questions. 🤔

Rangers projected to trade for 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, but there are questions

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Jim Bowden floats lefty Sean Newcomb as an ideal Rangers fit for 2027, projecting a 1-year, $6.5M deal. Newcomb posted a 3.09 ERA over 90.1 innings for the White Sox in 2026 and could handle bulk relief or one-inning starts. 🔒

Former MLB GM ties Rangers to versatile lefty reliever who could save the 2027 bullpen

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Jim Bowden reportedly views the Rangers as the best and only fit for Joc Pederson, projecting a 2-year, $30M deal. After 26 homers and a 134 OPS+ in 2026, he holds an $18.5M mutual option, but this take argues a reunion would be a mistake.

MLB Insider sees Rangers and Joc Pederson dancing alone this offseason, but it would be a mistake

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Rangers' 2026-27 offseason to-do list: replace or re-sign DH Joc Pederson (a free agent in November), settle catcher alongside Danny Jansen, and decide on Evan Carter's future after a .194 average. The bullpen looks far less of a worry. 🔍

What the Rangers Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

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Rangers GM Ross Fenstermaker admits the farm system isn't perfect (MLB Pipeline has it 20th), but says upper-level talent is "bubbling up" and will give the 2027 club quality, playoff-caliber options. The "gap year" is closing. 🌱

Rangers GM Ross Fenstermaker's farm system take highlights the importance of youngsters in 2027

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Rangers morning rundown: Jack Leiter looks to bounce back after a flukish injury derailed his season, and Sebastian Walcott is standing out as the cream of the crop at the Arizona Fall League, per FanGraphs' Eric Longenhagen. 🌵

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

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The Rangers could pursue a right-handed platoon partner for Evan Carter, who hit .194/.288/.315 in 2026 and posted a .329 OPS against lefties. Two veterans reportedly make sense, while the market's biggest name is one to avoid. 🧩

2 right-handed-hitting platoon partners for Evan Carter Rangers must consider, 1 they must avoid

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Jakob Junis' $5M mutual option for 2027 looks like an easy call: Spotrac pegs his market value at about $5.1M for one year. He should return, but a bullpen this thin, on a tight payroll, will need more than him. 🔧

Rangers' Jakob Junis decision should be obvious in light of his projected market value

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Jack Leiter is driven by his love of pitching as he works back from June ankle surgery. He ended 2026 with a live BP session in Minneapolis, praised his fastball command, and posted 83 strikeouts in 80 innings before the injury cost him the rest of the year. 🎯

Spurred by 'how much I love pitching,' Leiter aims to return strong from ankle injury

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Monday Rangers rundown: Evan Grant says the club has moved past its big-spender era and is back on the player development grind. Meanwhile, an improved changeup helped Jacob Latz become an unexpected All-Star closer in 2026. 🔧

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

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Rangers' 2027 payroll projects to about $230M per Spotrac, up roughly $15M from 2026's $215M tax figure, before filling any holes. With the Nov. 20 non-tender deadline looming, money could again outweigh baseball logic. 💸

Here's where the Rangers 2027 payroll stands ahead of the non-tender deadline

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Moving Ezequiel Duran to everyday second base would be a mistake, the argument goes. The Rangers' 2026 MVP is "The Solution" at shortstop, left field and beyond when injuries hit, and Texas has leaned on that versatility three years running. 🔧

Moving Ezequiel Duran to second base would be a mistake for the Rangers

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Jacob Latz was the bright spot in an underwhelming Rangers bullpen in 2026, posting a 2.13 ERA with 30 saves in 34 chances. His strikeout rate jumped to 30.6%, fueled by heavier four-seamer usage. Unlikely closer, very real breakout. 🔒

A Look At Jacob Latz's Breakout Season

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Athletics are expected to decline Jeff McNeil's $15.75M option, and the Rangers could pursue him as a Justin Foscue platoon partner. Foscue hit .324/.395/.586 vs. lefties but .175/.212/.300 vs. righties. McNeil hit .310/.342/.451 after the break. 🔄

Athletics easy free-agent option decision could present Rangers with prime Justin Foscue platoon partner

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