Texas Rangers' 2025 Playoff Hopes Threatened by Offense

The Texas Rangers are facing major offensive struggles in the 2025 season, ranking near the bottom of MLB in runs scored and team OPS despite their pitching staff posting a strong 3.19 ERA, third-best in the league. In response to their lack of production, the Rangers fired their offensive coordinator and hired a new hitting coach, but the lineup continues to falter with frequent shutouts and games scoring two runs or fewer. Historic lows from the leadoff position and a record-low BABIP have contributed to their troubles, prompting further lineup changes. The lack of run support has led manager Bruce Bochy to carefully manage Jacob deGrom’s workload to protect his health. DeGrom's steady return from injury and solid performance have done little to offset the team's offensive issues, leading to frustration and urgency within the organization. Unless the Rangers revive their offense, their strong pitching alone may not be enough to sustain playoff hopes.