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Texas Rangers: Top 5 Players Most Likely to be Traded

ByTravis Koch|
ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 17: Jurickson Profar #19 of the Texas Rangers hits a game tying two-run double against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on June 17, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 13-12. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 17: Jurickson Profar #19 of the Texas Rangers hits a game tying two-run double against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on June 17, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 13-12. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 9: Jake Diekman (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Jake Diekman

Trade Likelihood: 75%

Jake Diekman has overcome a rough start to the season and is now pitching like the left-handed slinger we’ve all come to know over the years. Like Beltre, Diekman will also be a free agent come the 2019 offseason.

Left-handed relievers are always are always a commodity. Given Diekman’s trending dominance and his overall track record, it should be fairly easy to move him. After all, he pitched to a 2.70 ERA in May and he has yet to give up a run over five innings in June.

Again, combining him with another valuable trade piece is an option worth considering. The quality starter/quality reliever combo has become very common in recent trade seasons. It’s the best chance at an optimal return for the Texas Rangers.

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