The Texas Rangers, one of baseball’s most aggressive front offices in recent years, are gearing up for another big deadline push. After winning the World Series in 2023 and contending in 2024, their 2025 campaign has hit an uneven stretch. Sitting in the middle of the AL West, plagued by rotation issues and inconsistent offense, Texas knows it needs to make a move — and it’s preparing to do just that.
Reports suggest the Rangers have set their sights on three high-profile trade targets from around the league who could dramatically shift the outlook of the team: Sandy Alcantara from the Miami Marlins, Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox, and Josh Bell of the Washington Nationals. Each player brings a unique blend of skill, experience, and impact that could reignite the Rangers’ playoff push and reshape the franchise’s direction beyond 2025.
Sandy Alcantara (Miami Marlins): The Ace Texas Desperately Needs
With Nathan Eovaldi aging and Jacob deGrom still recovering from injury, the Rangers have lacked a true ace in 2025. That’s why Sandy Alcantara, the Miami Marlins’ 2022 NL Cy Young winner, is at the top of their wish list.
Despite a decline in performance since his award-winning season, Alcantara remains one of MLB’s most reliable innings-eaters. Much of his drop-off can be attributed to Miami’s lack of run support and defensive inconsistencies. In Texas, Alcantara would immediately lead the rotation, giving the team a frontline starter for the present and a long-term building block for the future.
The Rangers have the depth in their farm system to outbid others, and landing Alcantara would instantly boost their World Series hopes.
Luis Robert Jr. (Chicago White Sox): A Superstar Outfielder With Five-Tool Impact
The Rangers’ outfield has seen its share of turnover this season, and that makes Luis Robert Jr. an ideal target. The Chicago White Sox outfielder, a 2020 Gold Glove winner and 2023 Silver Slugger, is a rare talent — blending elite defense, power, and speed.
Robert has long been the centerpiece of trade rumors as the White Sox enter a full rebuild, and Texas could finally be the team that offers the right mix of prospects and MLB-ready talent. With Robert patrolling center or left field alongside Adolis García and Evan Carter, the Rangers would have a defensive wall and a heart-of-the-order threat rolled into one.
His presence would also provide mentorship for Carter and others, helping shape the next generation of Rangers stars.
Josh Bell (Washington Nationals): A Switch-Hitting Power Bat With Playoff Pedigree
While not as flashy as Alcantara or Robert, Josh Bell of the Washington Nationals could be the missing piece to solidify Texas’ lineup. With inconsistency at designated hitter and first base, Bell gives Bruce Bochy a proven power bat from both sides of the plate.
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Bell’s numbers have dipped in 2025, but his career history suggests a second-half surge is likely. He’s well-liked in clubhouses, experienced in playoff environments, and capable of delivering in clutch moments — a trait Texas values deeply.
Bringing Bell to Arlington would also allow Willie Calhoun, Nathaniel Lowe, and Justin Foscue to rotate more freely, creating depth and matchup flexibility down the stretch.
Texas Doubles Down on Contention — And the Future
If the Rangers pull off these trades, it would be a bold statement: they’re not just chasing the playoffs — they’re chasing sustained excellence. With Alcantara, Robert Jr., and Bell, the Rangers would address three key needs with experienced, high-upside players — all of whom are controllable beyond this season.
It’s a calculated risk, but one that could pay off immediately and down the road. For a franchise with championship expectations, that’s exactly the kind of bet they’re ready to make.
And for Rangers fans, it’s a big reason to believe again.
