Texas Rangers 2025 Spring Training Thread

[saddles]

Here's @jimcallisMLB's report from @Rangers Spring Training: atmlb.com/4kEWSaj


️ Spotlight on pitching development
️ Camp standout: Walcott
️ Spring Breakout sleeper: Davalillo

https://www.mlb.com/milb/news/rangers-spring-training-prospect-report-2025?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage

 

[Kelleyman]

I think these moves would be the most likely to be made should the Rangers need to add someone to the 40-man.

Corniell to the 60-Day IL
Robert cut
Winn cut
Garabito cut

Those last 3 would be moves made to add to the bullpen. They could always trade someone like Armstrong if they like another guy for the pen instead of Armstrong. They could always trade Leody should they add an OF.

What pitching do you add especially ahead of Garabito. I do think the Rangers add Kevin P maybe a head of Sam H

 

[Kelleyman]

Jeff Wilson reported on Evan Carter

Bennie please give us the lowdown. Thx

 

[scotsman#1948]

Gerrit Cole having TJS tomorrow and out for the season. trade rumors are flying

 

[saddles]

Jeff Wilson reported on Evan Carter

Bennie please give us the lowdown. Thx

Basically, Jeff thinks he needs a lot more at bats since he both doesn't have many at bats in the big leagues and because he hasn't faced major keague pitching in a long time. He doesn't expect him to start the year in the minors.

 

[saddles]

What pitching do you add especially ahead of Garabito. I do think the Rangers add Kevin P maybe a head of Sam H

That depends on how they want to structure the pen. With two long guys they might be tempted to add one of the bon-roster invitees. Patrick Murphy would have to be the leading candidates right now, I would think. They could add Pillar and a pitcher and not have to cut Garabito. Corniell going to the 60-day is an easy option for one spot.

Garabito and Robert might slide right through waivers.

 

[Kelleyman]

Basically, Jeff thinks he needs a lot more at bats since he both doesn't have many at bats in the big leagues and because he hasn't faced major keague pitching in a long time. He doesn't expect him to start the year in the minors.

I really think they want Kevin P and it makes not sense to have Leody EC and Kevin on the active roster IMO

 

[saddles]

I really think they want Kevin P and it makes not sense to have Leody EC and Kevin on the active roster IMO

That is what I have thought for awhile, now. If Evam shows much improvement at all, I think Leody will be traded. With Smith being the chief back up, there is just now need for Leody. I especially feel good about doing that with Dustin Harris showing so much improvement.

 

[Kelleyman]

That is what I have thought for awhile, now. If Evam shows much improvement at all, I think Leody will be traded. With Smith being the chief back up, there is just now need for Leody. I especially feel good about doing that with Dustin Harris showing so much improvement.

Smith had a great game defensively in RF. To me ideally they have KP, SH Kosh and Higfy on the bench.
Let Duran play daily in AAA and bring him up if someone is injured and he starts as a replacement
If he could only hit the breaking stuff

 

[saddles]

Smith had a great game defensively in RF. To me ideally they have KP, SH Kosh and Higfy on the bench.
Let Duran play daily in AAA and bring him up if someone is injured and he starts as a replacement
If he could only hit the breaking stuff

I was wondering the other day when I heard talk of sending Duran down, have we ever went into a season with only one backup middle infielder.