Rangers Quiet Deadline, Big Roster Shifts | Austin News

The Texas Rangers kept things quiet at the trade deadline, sending out Josh Smith and two prospects for relievers Chase Silseth and Adam Macko, plus catcher Logan O’Hoppe. Despite minimal activity, they preserved their big-money stars — Corey Seager and Jacob deGrom — while Joc Pederson’s contract is up, potentially saving $20M. That opens doors for Ezequiel Duran to become everyday second baseman and Cody Freeman to step into a key utility role. Fans hoping for a roster overhaul were left wanting — no major stars traded — suggesting either lack of interest or confidence in the current lineup. With a heavy payroll looming, the Rangers may need to lean on homegrown talent to fill gaps as deGrom and Eovaldi’s contracts expire in 2028. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5be8789a130bdf4