Texas Rangers: 3 takeaways from the massive Joey Gallo trade to NYY

Joey Gallo Texas Rangers — ARLINGTON, TX – JULY 27: Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers flies out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Globe Life Field on July 27, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Take it all in, Texas Rangers fans. Joey Gallo has been traded to the New York Yankees.

Yeah, it really happened. We’re still in shock over the whole thing. We always knew the Bronx Bombers coveted Gallo’s left-handed bat for their righty-heavy lineup, but given their uncertain playoff status for 2021, we weren’t convinced they would actually pull the trigger.

But they did, and now the day once made by the signing of Jack Leiter to a contract has been muddied by this blockbuster trade, as the Yankees dealt 4 prospects to Texas for Joey Gallo and reliever Joely Rodriguez.

The Joey Gallo trade is inching forward. The Yankees would get Gallo and LHR Joely Rodriguez from Texas for 4 minor leaguers: RHP Glenn Otto, 2B Ezekiel Duran, SS Josh Smith and 2B/OF Trevor Hauver. Neither team has announced it officially yet.
— Jack Curry (@JackCurryYES) July 29, 2021

It’s a trade that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense on the surface for the Rangers, who essentially traded Gallo for a few lottery tickets. But upon further review, Texas did receive a boatload of talent that will help accelerate this rebuild and give this organization the kind of depth they haven’t had in a long time.

Let’s break down what this all means for the Rangers going forward.

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