Rangers Trade Backfires as Bratt Shines | Austin News

Texas Rangers’ gamble on pitcher Merrill Kelly backfired big — the trade that sent three prospects to Arizona is now paying off in unexpected ways, as rookie Mitch Bratt explodes onto the scene with a record-setting shutout and his first MLB win, while fellow prospect Kohl Drake also makes his debut. The Rangers, who barely missed the playoffs and had little faith in keeping Bratt, are now watching their prized assets thrive elsewhere — a painful reminder that quick fixes rarely work in baseball. 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/d1b789e4c3f54a6d