Rangers Trade Josh Smith for Pitching Boost | Austin News

The Texas Rangers are trading utility star Josh Smith to the Blue Jays for lefty Adam Macko and prospect Josh Stephan, signaling a bold pivot from building to selling ahead of the deadline. Smith, a key World Series contributor whose bat has faded due to injuries and illness, departs with a solid career line but no longer fits their new plan. In return, the Rangers get a young, high-upside arm to bolster their bullpen as they chase a playoff push. 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/c5863b522d3080e6