The Texas Rangers might be in their last season with manager Bruce Bochy at the helm, and one MLB insider wants them to make the most of it.

According to two industry evaluators, the Rangers have reached out to Tampa Bay to discuss closer Pete Fairbanks. The Rangers drafted Fairbanks in 2015 and he made his major league debut with the club in 2019 before being traded to Tampa shortly thereafter for infielder Nick Solak.

Korean right fielder Shin-Soo Choo, who spent seven seasons with the Rangers, will return to Arlington on Aug. 22 for the first time since 2020. Choo hit .260 with the Rangers with 114 home runs. Choo, along with Beltré will throw a ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians.

The Texas Rangers are linked to closers from the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Adolis Garcia's name has been rumored.

The July 31 trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and the direction of the Texas Rangers is one of the most fascinating storylines. At 56-51, their identity as

Just when it looked like Texas might be tempted to break up a roster that won a title in 2023, the Rangers turned things around.