Rangers Weigh Selling Amid Trade Deadline Uncertainty

The Texas Rangers, coming off a World Series win but now below .500, are weighing whether to buy or sell at the MLB trade deadline amid declining playoff odds. Analysts recommend that Texas consider trading starter Tyler Mahle, who has a 2.34 ERA in 14 starts and is on an expiring contract, to boost their prospect pool. The club is also linked to possible pitching acquisitions such as Merrill Kelly, Zac Gallen, and Tomoyuki Sugano, in response to injuries and underperformance in the rotation. If the Rangers sell, other players like Patrick Corbin, Jon Gray, and Adolis García may be available. The team's top-ranked ERA has not offset their inconsistency, increasing the urgency for impactful moves before July 31. The next few weeks will determine whether Texas pursues a playoff run or shifts to long-term rebuilding.