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Rangers Draft for the Future | Austin News
The Texas Rangers took a long-term, high-risk approach in the 2026 MLB draft, loading up on high school pitching gems like Gio Rojas and Brody Bumila—both ranked higher than their picks—and adding versatile two-way talent in Michael Anderson Jr. While they landed a few expected picks like Connor Comeau, their strategy is clearly built for the future, not the present. No immediate impact players here—first-rounders are still years away from the majors, and catching depth remains thin with just one catcher selected. It’s a bold gamble: build for tomorrow, even if it means waiting years for…
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