Rangers Acquire Coulombe, Maton, Kelly at Deadline

The Texas Rangers have made several major trades at the deadline, acquiring left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe from the Minnesota Twins, right-handed reliever Phil Maton from the St. Louis Cardinals, and starter Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks to strengthen both their bullpen and rotation. In exchange for Coulombe, Minnesota received pitching prospect Garrett Horn, as part of an ongoing roster overhaul that also included trading away Carlos Correa and other veterans. Coulombe brings a 1.16 ERA across 31 innings and helps address a previous lack of left-handed bullpen options for Texas. The Rangers, currently tied with the Seattle Mariners for a wild-card spot, aim to boost their postseason chances with these additions. Minnesota's moves reflect a shift toward rebuilding as they trade away players set for free agency. Texas's aggressive approach underscores their commitment to immediate playoff contention.