2 Rangers prospects to keep at all costs, 2 to gamble with in trade deadline talks

Trading prospects is an incredibly scary game to play that will either get a general manager a pay raise or fired.

Every trade deadline sees prospects get traded all across Major League Baseball and if the Rangers are pacing to be buyers, it means a lot of turnover with their prospects.

There are clear players to stay within the organization and some that can net a big fish to boost the team. Picking the right ones to trade can help us now but also can devastate them in three years.

2 Rangers' prospect to gamble with in trade deadline talks

Emiliano Teodo, RHP

Once seen as the crown jewel of the Rangers prospect department has given the Rangers no choice but to consider parting ways. He has battled injuries and is really pacing to be a reliver with Texas which is not nearly as valuable as it would be to trade him to a team that views him as a starter.

His stuff is great, he is in AAA, but he is looking like a classic Rangers pitching prospect. Sometimes you have to admit that its not working and this looks like a great time to do so.

Entertaining him in talks to fetch an outfielder, catcher, or corner infield bat can get a big deal done. The only concern is that the perfect time to trade him was this past offseason.

Kohl Drake, LHP

Capitalizing on a hot start by Drake can be the difference between hitting big at the deadline and missing badly. He is a lefty with electric stuff that can be lucrative in trade talks.

Letting go of Drake will be hard to swallow but can be worth it. Mitch Bratt can make this decision easier as well. Getting a lightning rod reliever for him is possible and should be done if possible.

2 Rangers' prospects to keep at all costs

Sebastian Walcott, SS

This goes almost without saying. The toolsy shortstop can slide into any position in the field whenever he is ready. He is electrifying and will be a staple for the future of the Rangers. He is also close to being the top prospect in baseball.

Seager and Semien are only getting older but fortunately are defensively aging like fine wine. There is no rush to part with Walcott and no reason to do anything but see how he develops. This is a shortstop that is here for the long run not to make a short term run.

Malcolm Moore, C

Despite the slow start for the 2024 first round pick of the Texas Rangers, Moore should be far away from trade talks. Catchers traditionally take longer to fully flourish and his value is much lower now than it ever will be, especially with his missed time due to injury.

There is no rush to get Moore up to the MLB. Catcher play in Arlington has been lackluster to say the least but rushing a draft pick in his second season will only compound the issues he is having.

Letting him develop in the minor leagues will give him the best chance of filling his potential. Chris Young and company should have a long term view here.