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Who are the early MVP favorites?

Others receiving votes: Rafael Devers (1 first-place vote), Yandy Díaz, Brent Rooker, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Adley Rutschman, Yordan Alvarez, Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, Marcus Semien, Jarred Kelenic, Jorge Mateo, Julio Rodríguez, Shane McClanahan, Adolis García, Masataka Yoshida
 

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From Jeff Wilson about the roster spot question:

Outfielder Travis Jankowski has a bit of a hamstring injury and is flirting with the injured list. The Rangers can’t add a reliever because there must be a 13-13 split of pitchers and position players.

So, Armchair GM, what’s your move?

The Rangers, of course, aren’t required to add someone on the 40-man. They also aren’t required to add an outfielder.

But if they go off the 40, they have to create a roster spot by designating a player for assignment.

There might be more than one transaction in that case.

The Rangers could conceivably DFA catcher Sandy Leon and recall Huff. Mitch Garver is expected to be back later in the month, and a few weeks of part-time play won’t disrupt Huff’s development much.

With a 40-man spot open, the Rangers could select the contract of, well, a lot of players, but outfielder Rafael Ortega could have the edge. Elier Hernandez might be a candidate. Justin Foscue will need a 40-man spot at some point before November so that he isn’t exposed to the Rule 5 draft, so why not now?
 

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From Jeff Wilson about the roster spot question:

Outfielder Travis Jankowski has a bit of a hamstring injury and is flirting with the injured list. The Rangers can’t add a reliever because there must be a 13-13 split of pitchers and position players.

So, Armchair GM, what’s your move?

The Rangers, of course, aren’t required to add someone on the 40-man. They also aren’t required to add an outfielder.

But if they go off the 40, they have to create a roster spot by designating a player for assignment.

There might be more than one transaction in that case.

The Rangers could conceivably DFA catcher Sandy Leon and recall Huff. Mitch Garver is expected to be back later in the month, and a few weeks of part-time play won’t disrupt Huff’s development much.

With a 40-man spot open, the Rangers could select the contract of, well, a lot of players, but outfielder Rafael Ortega could have the edge. Elier Hernandez might be a candidate. Justin Foscue will need a 40-man spot at some point before November so that he isn’t exposed to the Rule 5 draft, so why not now?

seems like being down an OF should give priority to adding an OF. I guess Seager coming back probably pushes Duran to OF so maybe they plan on that. Garver seems to be made of glass so I wouldn't count on him for anything at the moment.
 

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Huff it is.
 

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Huff could also allow Lowe to get a day off. He has played every game so far.
 

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Gray was very sharp yesterday.
As well as the rotation is performing right now, it might be best to let deGrom take his time getting back.
 

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The draft is two months from today. As long as one of the first three teams either takes Paul Skenes or goes completely off script, we should get one of the elite hitters. Crews, Jenkins, or Langford

Well, as long as the Rangers don't go completely off script, again.

There is also a chance Max Clark gets taken ahead of one of the other three. I just hope, if he does, it isn't because the Rangers chose him.
 

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Duran hitting second and Smith getting a start.
 

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Duran hitting second and Smith getting a start.
Not much choice but Grossman is a better one than Smith. Now watch Smith go 3-4.
 

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