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Rangers Trade Smith for Macko | Texas Rangers News
The Texas Rangers traded promising utility man Josh Smith to the Blue Jays for lefty reliever Adam Macko — a move that signals a shift toward bullpen depth and control. Smith, once a Silver Slugger and key contributor with 32 homers and 136 RBIs over his career, struggled this season amid injuries and competition, making him expendable. In return, the Rangers snagged a breakout rookie pitcher with a sharp slider and fastball, poised to anchor their bullpen as a setup man. The deal also included another pitching prospect — raising eyebrows about whether it was truly necessary. Listen in…
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