Rangers Trade for Macko, Let Go of Martin | Texas Rangers News

Rangers pull off a bullpen gamble, acquiring lefty Adam Macko in a three-way trade that sends utilityman Josh Smith and prospect Josh Stephan to the Blue Jays. Macko, who’s pitched inconsistently with Toronto this year, heads to Triple-A Round Rock, while veteran Chris Martin is waived after injury woes. Smith’s season was derailed by illness and poor performance, and Stephan—a once-promising arm—was sacrificed for immediate bullpen depth. The Rangers seem to be pivoting between rebuilding and competing, and this move could pay off—or backfire—depending on how Macko fares. 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/35f1694dbce5e084