The Texas Rangers have several great prospects they could deal in the coming days to try an improve their team before the trade deadline.
The Texas Rangers have a robust farm system at their disposal as they try to make deals that could bolster their AL West-leading team going into the final two months of the season.
The trade deadline is Aug. 1. As one might expect, there are plenty of rumors out there.
So far, the Rangers have been attached to several potential trade targets, including two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. There’s also Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger and an assortment of bullpen options to follow Aroldis Chapman, who was acquired in June.
The cost for a player like Ohtani, for example, could be considerable. It could require the Rangers to give up Major League-ready players and prospects, and some of those prospects would be in the Majors if the Rangers’ everyday order wasn’t as consistent as it is.
Recently, CBS Sports put together a list of eight players who could be traded to contending teams. All of the players listed are top prospects. MLB.com had a similar article earlier this week. Its selection was Rangers middle infield prospect Justin Foscue.
CBS went a different direction, but it’s no less valid — outfield prospect Dustin Harris.
Right now, Harris is a starter at Triple-A Round Rock. But, if he were to be promoted to the Majors by the Rangers, he might not even play, per CBS:
A player that is nearly MLB-ready would be a good trade chip for the Rangers as the deadline approaches.
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