Projecting the Texas Rangers opening day roster

The Maybes

These players are on the fringe. Whether or not they make the team depends on the direction the Texas Rangers want to take regarding personnel.

Hunter Pence, Zack Granite, Willie  Calhoun, Carlos Tocci, Ben Revere

Hunter Pence could provide the veteran right-handed bat that a left-handed-heavy lineup needs. While Willie Calhoun is MLB ready, he is trapped behind multiple lefty hitters and outfielders. If Choo were to be moved then something could possibly happen there, but its likely Calhoun starts at Triple-A.

It’s a matter of preference for Carlos Tocci and Ben Revere. Both have good gloves but seem to be a tad bit behind Pence and Calhoun at the moment. The ability to play center field does help the cases of Tocci and Revere.

Patrick Wisdom

Wisdom looks to be the front-runner for the utility infielder spot. He looks to be an adequate edition off the bench.

Ariel Jurado, Yohander Mendez

These two rely on plan A not working quite as planned, as the Rangers are looking to rely on a rotation that consists of three starters returning from significant injury.