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Texas Rangers: 5 Bullpen Options for the Rangers in 2017

ByAndrew Webb|
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.

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