Rangers at Trade Deadline Crossroads | Texas Rangers News

Texas Rangers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

The Texas Rangers are at a crossroads as the trade deadline looms, caught between buying and selling in a tight division race. President Chris Young stays silent, but three key players—Joc Pederson, Josh Smith, and Evan Carter—are in the spotlight. Pederson, a power bat against righties with a looming contract, is a likely trade target if they sell—or a valuable asset if they buy. Smith, a promising but stuck-in-Triple-A utility player, could be moved either way with two years of control left. Carter, a defensive standout with hitting flashes, might be the wildcard—either a future cornerstone…