The Texas Rangers enter their weekend series against the Athletics with a 68–67 record, facing not only an uncertain playoff picture but also potential long-term changes.
Manager Bruce Bochy may be managing in the final season of his career, and with Corey Seager sidelined indefinitely due to injury, the club faces challenges that could derail its hopes.
Questions loom in the outfield as the team weighs the futures of Wyatt Langford and Adolis García.
After winning the World Series in 2023, the Rangers’ offense has regressed significantly.
Injuries to key stars — Marcus Semien, Seager, and García among them — have disrupted the team’s rhythm and left the lineup lacking its former firepower.
With the regular season winding down, Texas may be forced to consider whether it’s time to reset, moving away from its championship core and building around younger talent.
One player under the spotlight is García, who, despite not being the worst performer on the roster, has fallen well short of expectations this season.
With Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi also battling injuries, the Rangers’ outlook remains cloudy, and García’s future is one of the most pressing issues for the front office to resolve.
The All-Star outfielder, once the face of the Rangers’ success, has struggled to match his past production.
With 18 home runs and 72 RBIs entering the weekend, he is on pace for his lowest totals in years.
Although he was considered a trade candidate at the deadline, no deal materialized, leaving Texas to hope for a late-season surge that hasn’t come.
Instead, he has become more of a liability than an asset in the lineup.
The rise of Langford and the development of Josh Smith further reduce García’s importance to the Rangers’ future plans.
With younger, more versatile players stepping up, Texas may now view him as expendable.
Moving García this offseason would not only create roster flexibility but could also bring back valuable assets to strengthen other areas of the team.
Adolis García
Despite a down season, García’s power and defensive ability ensure that he would attract interest across the league.
Teams like the Philadelphia Phillies could view him as a long-term upgrade in the outfield, despite concerns about his durability.
For Texas, trading him would signal the end of an era — parting with a player who helped deliver a championship in 2023 — but also a necessary step toward building the next contender.
