By Staff Writer
May 21, 2025
With June approaching fast and Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return to the Braves’ lineup imminent, Atlanta’s crowded outfield is bracing for a shakeup — and it appears the Texas Rangers are ready to pounce.
After struggling in limited action with the Braves, a certain outfielder may be on his way out — and insiders suggest he could be heading to a new home in Arlington. The Rangers, dealing with their own depth concerns in the outfield, are reportedly preparing a roster spot and a low-key homecoming for a player who was once on their radar years ago.
Though the outfielder was never expected to be a centerpiece in Atlanta, his performance has fallen well short of expectations. With just 3 hits in 29 at-bats (.103 AVG) and minimal production even against left-handed pitching — the very role he was meant to fill — his future in Atlanta appears sealed.
Meanwhile, the Rangers are quietly preparing behind the scenes. Team sources suggest that front office discussions began as early as mid-May, anticipating that the Braves would cut ties once Acuña’s rehab stint concluded. With Michael Harris II and Eli White entrenched in Atlanta’s lineup and Alex Verdugo showing more offensive life, there’s little room left.
For Texas, the opportunity is low-risk and potentially rewarding. The team has lacked a reliable fourth outfielder option who can offer late-inning speed and defensive flexibility. The Braves outfielder, despite his offensive woes, remains solid in the field and on the basepaths.
If the move does happen on June 1 as projected, it would mark a fresh start in a new city — and the Rangers are reportedly prepared to welcome him with open arms. A locker could already be waiting in Globe Life Field.
Stay tuned. The calendar may not read June just yet, but the Rangers might already be circling the date.
