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Texas Rangers Rumor Roundup: Buying or Selling?

By Kenneth Nash

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 28: Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers hits a three-run home run in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 28, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - JULY 28: Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers hits a three-run home run in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 28, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – JULY 03: Alex Claudio #58 of the Texas Rangers throws against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 3, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – JULY 03: Alex Claudio #58 of the Texas Rangers throws against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 3, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Alex Claudio Joins The Reliever Market

Alex Claudio’s name has popped up a lot over the past couple of days as a controllable relief arm. He’s under team control until 2022 and at only 26 years old, he represents an affordable long term option for contending teams. Like Diekman and Beltre, the Braves seem to be interested in Claudio as they look to build on their youth from this year and be a perennial contender moving forward.

Verdict: Sell

I think the Rangers would have to be truly convinced to move Claudio. Because he’s under control for 3 more years, the Rangers could use him as a center piece of their bullpen over the next couple of years. Texas won’t find someone willing to give up what it would take to make the Rangers part ways with him.

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