Power Ranger Action
The 2023 Texas Rangers are currently third in the AL West, also looking to make a push for the postseason. They have two starting pitchers who are looking like prime trade candidates. Max Scherzer and Nathan Eovaldi are two right-handed starters on the trade block. The 2023 defending World Series winners have a probable free agent with Evoldi, who is banking $16 million this year. A starting pitcher with prevailing experience in the postseason should certainly gain traction from many teams. His appealing ERA has been under four for five consecutive seasons. His contract does come with a $20 million option for 2025, but he’d most likely be willing to break it versus going on the free-agent train. This is all contingent on Chris Young, general manager of the Rangers if he leaps to part with Eovaldi.
It’s not guaranteed that the Rangers will be sellers at the deadline. But if they take this path, veteran starter Scherzer, who turns 40 on July 27, is another attractive trade chip. Scherzer will be a free agent in 2025, making $43.33 million this season. Scherzer returned this season on June 23rd following a back injury from which he had to recover from surgery. Following his return, he has put up successful numbers in two starts with an ERA of 1.74.
