Sebastian Walcott (Rangers No. 1, MLB No. 8) and Phillies prospect Aidan Miller are giving Arizona Fall League pitchers a one-two problem for Surprise. Walcott returned in mid-July after February elbow surgery, and that comeback now has some real punch. 💪
Rangers are searching outside the organization for a new assistant hitting coach, with every interviewed candidate external, Chris Young said. Alex Cintrón moved to a part-time hitting role, and Justin Viele stays lead coach after a 25th-ranked run total. 🔍
Hamilton Wise is now Rangers VP of amateur and international scouting, adding amateur scouting to his Latin America and Pacific Rim duties. Chris Young called it a "tremendous growth opportunity" and praised the systems Wise built, even if he's less visible. 📋
Rangers shake up the staff after narrowly missing the playoffs: assistant hitting coach Alex Cintrón moves to an offensive role, assistant pitching coach Dave Bush is out, and Nick Hundley, Hamilton Wise and Mike Parnell get VP promotions. 🔧
Rangers claimed reliever Jose Butto off waivers, moved Alex Cintron out of the assistant hitting coach role, and won't bring back Dave Bush. Evan Carter had hip surgery and will miss the start of 2027. Quite the offseason opener. 🔧
Rangers offseason roundup: Evan Carter reportedly needs hip surgery and is expected to miss the start of 2027. The coaching staff is shifting, with Alex Cintron and Dave Bush out, and Evan Grant expects changes, possibly including trades of expensive stars. 🔧
Jake Burger is the Rangers' first MLBPA Philanthropist of the Year, a Players Choice Award that comes with a $25,000 grant for the Burger Family Foundation, which supports people with Down syndrome and families of children with disabilities. 🏆
Rangers claimed RHP José Buttó off waivers from the Giants and outrighted Michael Helman, removing him from the 40-man roster. Buttó made just 3 appearances in 2026 after two arm surgeries, and he's out of minor league options. 🔄
Alex Cintrón is off the Rangers' hitting staff after one season, moving into what Chris Young called "a very meaningful role" tied to the offense. Assistant pitching coach Dave Bush won't return, and Texas plans to bring in an external hitting hire.
Bruce Bochy, who led the Rangers to their first World Series title in 2023, is a finalist on the Contemporary Era Committee ballot for the Hall of Fame class of 2027. Four rings, one in Arlington: a strong résumé. 🏆
Rangers reshuffle for 2027: Alex Cintron exits the full-time assistant hitting coach role, though he stays in the organization, and Dave Bush won't return as assistant pitching coach. Nick Hundley, Mike Parnell and Hamilton Wise were promoted to VP roles. 🔄
Rangers claimed righty Jose Butto off waivers from the Giants and outrighted outfielder Michael Helman. Butto, 28, is out of options, ground-ball oriented and coming off a blood-clot surgery that ended his 2026. Cheap bullpen lottery ticket. 🎟️
Transaction Alert: Texas Rangers claimed RHP José Buttó off waivers from San Francisco Giants. 📋
MLB Trade Rumors (Rangers): Rangers Claim José Buttó, Outright Michael Helman
Ezequiel Durán won his first career Gold Glove as a utility player, the only Rangers finalist to take one home. He led the group with +17 Outs Above Average, played six positions, and paced Texas in WAR (4.4). Versatility, officially certified. 🧤
Rangers mailbag: top prospect Sebastian Walcott is getting pregame outfield reps in the AFL and is expected to see in-game time there soon, a possible fast track to 2027. Corey Seager remains the shortstop, not a full-time DH. 🧢
Monday Rangers rundown: Ezequiel Duran is a Gold Glove winner as the AL's best utility fielder, capping a rise from afterthought to indispensable in 2026. Meanwhile, Jacob deGrom and Corey Seager appear on a list of potential offseason trade candidates. 🧤
Ezequiel Duran won the Gold Glove for utility players, his first and the Rangers' first in that category. He played seven positions in 2026, everything but pitcher and catcher. One player, seven positions, one Gold Glove. 🥇
The AL West was baseball's weakest division in 2026, and MLB Trade Rumors' top trade candidates are loaded with division rivals (Detmers, Neto, Kirby, Hancock). None are Rangers, so Texas could capitalize by investing in the roster for 2027. 📈
Ezequiel Durán won the 2026 AL Gold Glove at utility, the first for a Rangers player at that spot and his first in five MLB seasons. He started at seven positions and led Texas with 17 Outs Above Average. Versatility, officially certified. 🧤
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