Texas Rangers: 5 Bullpen Options for the Rangers in 2017

Sep 11, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (62) pitches the ball against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (62) pitches the ball against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jake Diekman (41) reacts following the final out of a 7-3 victory against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jake Diekman (41) reacts following the final out of a 7-3 victory against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Texas Rangers lost relief pitcher Jake Diekman recently for at least half the 2017 season. The Rangers do have options internally, but none are as experienced as Diekman.

The left-handed options left are not favorable and the Rangers could look to free agency or even a trade to fill the hole. Here are five moves the Rangers could make to replace the injured Diekman.