The Texas Rangers’ farm system may not carry the same top-heavy reputation it once did, but the organization still boasts a deep pool of young talent ready to take center stage in today’s Spring Breakout game.

The Rangers will face the Kansas City Royals’ prospect squad at Surprise Stadium, offering a glimpse into the club’s future core.

First pitch is scheduled for March 20 at 4 p.m. ET (2 p.m. MST), with a roster that highlights both recent draft investments and emerging prospects from across the system.

As reported by Rangers beat reporter Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, while trades over the past year have thinned some of the upper-level depth, Texas continues to develop talent across multiple positions.

Among position players, the absence of top prospect Sebastian Walcott, who is recovering from UCL surgery, is notable, but it hardly leaves the lineup short on intrigue.

Several recent draft selections are expected to take on prominent roles, including 2024 first-round catcher Malcolm Moore and outfielder Dylan Dreiling, along with 2025 draftees Josh Owens and Jack Wheeler.

These players represent the organization’s continued emphasis on athleticism and versatility, with multiple contributors capable of impacting the game on both sides of the ball.

The pitching side reflects a system that has steadily produced big-league contributors in recent seasons. Though some arms have been dealt in trades, the Rangers still feature a promising group.

Left-hander Dalton Pence, ranked No. 12 in the system, headlines the available pitching prospects for this game. He’s joined by fellow ranked arms Josh Trentadue and Gavin Collyer, giving Texas a mix of power and projectability on the mound.

Notably, top pitching prospect Caden Scarborough and 2025 second-round pick A.J. Russell will not appear in Friday's game. Russell, however, remains a name to watch as he prepares to make his professional debut later this year following the conclusion of Spring Training.

Spring Breakout rosters were finalized earlier this week after an initial 40-man pool was trimmed down to a game-ready group. The selection process leaned heavily on MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 rankings, supplemented by additional internal evaluations from the organization.

With a blend of recent draft picks and developing prospects, today’s matchup offers a snapshot of the Rangers’ evolving pipeline, one that continues to adapt even after aggressive moves to strengthen the major-league roster.

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