{"id":393244,"date":"2026-07-31T09:02:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/393244\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:02:30","slug":"texas-rangers-trade-rumors-separating-reality-from-fiction-at-the-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/393244\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Rangers Trade Rumors: Separating Reality from Fiction at the Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Texas Rangers <\/a>have already dropped some truth on us at the trade deadline.<\/p>\n

The Rangers made their first deal of the deadline, trading a young prospect for reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O\u2019Hoppe. It could be the only deal the Rangers swing. It could be one of many. Chances are president of baseball operations Chris Young is seeking to do more. <\/p>\n

Here, we examine four rumors about the Rangers as it relates to the trade deadline and whether they\u2019re true or false. <\/p>\n

The Rangers Will Add Another Right-Handed Bat\"Los<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Alex Call. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

False. The Rangers did that with the O\u2019Hoppe deal, though he was optioned to Triple-A after the deal. That might indicate that Texas will add another. But I don\u2019t think they will \u2014 and it may not be about their desire to do so.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s about the market. Examine the Top 75 or Top 100 trade candidates and the focus is around pitching or high-value players that teams might be trying to dump for payroll purposes. One popular name is Minnesota\u2019s Byron Buxton, who has stated publicly he doesn\u2019t want to be traded and is on the injured list. <\/p>\n

There aren\u2019t many right-handed bats that appear to be on the market that would satisfy the Rangers\u2019 need. Inside the Rangers highlighted one \u2014 Dodgers outfielder Alex Call.<\/a> He has good splits against left-handed pitching and can play all three outfield positions. It could be argued that the Rangers already have the same hitter in Alejandro Osuna, though he is a lefty. <\/p>\n

Texas likely won\u2019t get another right-handed bat because the market is thin, unless the Rangers have a lead on a hitter that isn\u2019t perceived as available.<\/p>\n

The Rangers Aren\u2019t Going to Add Much Payroll\"Los<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chase Silseth. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

True. That’s been the reporting around the Rangers for the past few days. The Rangers are not positioned to add much money at the deadline, even though there are nearly $40 million below the first threshold of the competitive balance tax. As Young pointed out in the offseason, the Rangers are committed to getting cheaper and younger. Wednesday’s trade was a good example.<\/p>\n

Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O\u2019Hoppe are young, cheap players<\/a> who don\u2019t cost much now and won\u2019t cost much the next few years. Silseth is still making the league minimum and can\u2019t go to arbitration for another season. O\u2019Hoppe is in arbitration but is only making $2.63 million this year. Texas is on the hook for the remainder, probably around $1 million. <\/p>\n

Those are the sorts of \u201caren\u2019t going to add much payroll\u201d moves Texas is likely to make, unless they see a \u201cGodfather\u201d type of opportunity. <\/p>\n

Texas Will Trade Corey Seager\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

False (Probably). It can\u2019t be totally ruled out that a large-market team won\u2019t try to dump a bunch of prospects at the Rangers\u2019 doorstep to acquire him, but it\u2019s highly unlikely. Inside the Rangers<\/a> wrote a think pieces on the why and the why not of trading Seager. Young told reporters on Thursday that Seager is expected to be activated on Friday, barring a setback.<\/p>\n

If the Rangers were in complete fire sale mode, dealing Seager might be a possibility. But the Rangers remain in first place in the AL West. Young is a huge believer in Seager\u2019s talent and his ability to contribute to the offense. If he thinks there is even a slight chance Seager can stay healthy and break his slump for the final two months, he\u2019ll take it.<\/p>\n

Now, keeping Seager past this season comes with 10-5 rights for the two-time World Series MVP. That\u2019s 10 years in the Majors and five years with the same team. While he has a limited no-trade clause in his deal now, those 10-5 rights means that he can refuse any trade after this season. So there\u2019s risk. But the reward of keeping Seager \u2014 if he can shed the health issues \u2014 will be too much for Young to ignore. <\/p>\n

The Rangers Will Add Another Leverage Arm\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Rangers pitcher Jakob Junis. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

True. Some national writers have pegged the Rangers<\/a> as only getting one bullpen reinforcement while others have put the number at two or perhaps more, depending on the deals that can be swung. I think the Silseth deal virtually guarantees Texas will add at least one more arm. The Rangers know Silseth will cost them less than $1 million next year \u2014 barring changes from a new collective bargaining agreement \u2014 and it gives them more flexibility to chase another arm. <\/p>\n

I think Young wanted at least two to begin with. He\u2019s added at least two bullpen arms two of the last three trade deadlines. In 2023 it was Aroldis Chapman and Chris Stratton. Last year it was Phil Maton and Danny Coulombe. With three rookies in the bullpen, it\u2019s imperative that he add more experience in front of Jacob Latz and Jakob Junis, the latter of which is back on the injured list. If Young finds the right deal, he\u2019ll make it happen, likely on the cheap. <\/p>\n

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