The Texas Rangers will look to reshape their roster after missing the postseason for the third consecutive year, although the extent of their planned changes remains uncertain.

Texas will likely work under the same financial restrictions it faced last offseason, when president of baseball operations Chris Young was required to reduce payroll.

Those limitations could prompt Young to trade expensive players or release arbitration-eligible players who no longer fit the roster Texas is attempting to build.

Several considerations will determine which players return in 2027. Financial commitments will be important, but individual performance will also influence every decision.

The Rangers want to build a more versatile lineup, placing greater value on players who can handle multiple positions or contribute in different situations.

Texas must also decide whether it has MLB-ready players in the minor leagues capable of replacing more expensive veterans.

Evan Carter is one player whose future with the Rangers could become uncertain.

Carter endured a poor offensive season despite remaining healthy for most of the year and appearing in 141 games. He slashed .194/.288/.315 with nine home runs, 40 RBIs and a .602 OPS.

His continued difficulties against left-handed pitching became a significant problem. Late in the season, Texas turned to Ezequiel Durán in center field as a right-handed option against left-handers.

Carter still owns an excellent defensive glove that the Rangers value. Other teams also recognize his ability in the outfield and could be willing to send one or two prospects to Texas in a trade.

Moving Carter would create additional playing time for Alejandro Osuna and Cody Freeman. It would also clear a potential pathway for Dylan Dreiling, an emerging center fielder within the Rangers’ system.

Carter’s defensive ability remains strong. He reads the ball well off the bat, covers considerable ground and gives his pitchers confidence that difficult opportunities can become outs.

His athleticism allows him to handle center field, one of the most demanding defensive positions. His defense carries value even when his offensive production declines.

Carter also showed durability by staying available through most of a challenging season. Continuing to play while struggling requires mental strength, particularly for a young player facing growing scrutiny and competition for his position.

His willingness to contribute defensively prevented his offensive problems from completely erasing his value. However, dependable defense alone may not secure his place in a lineup that Texas wants to make deeper and more adaptable.

Carter must improve his approach against left-handed pitching and become less vulnerable to unfavorable matchups. Greater offensive consistency would allow the Rangers to keep his glove on the field without regularly seeking a replacement.

A trade would give Carter an opportunity to reset elsewhere, while remaining in Texas would require him to prove that his hitting can complement the defensive skill that initially made him such an important part of the Rangers’ plans.