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Texas Rangers: Predicting the 2022 infielders before free agency

ByChris Giles|
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: Isiah Kiner-Falefa #9 of the Texas Rangers connects on a fifth inning RBI double against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 20, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: Isiah Kiner-Falefa #9 of the Texas Rangers connects on a fifth inning RBI double against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 20, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Texas Rangers Ronald Guzman
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 25: Ronald Guzman #11 of the Texas Rangers stretches to get the out on Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros in the third inning at Globe Life Field on September 25, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers Infield: End of the Line?

Ronald Guzman

  • Age: 27
  • Undrafted: Dominican Republic
  • 60-day injured list, Right knee meniscus tear

Ronald Guzman was a longshot to make the Rangers Opening Day roster in 2021.  An outstanding offseason playing in the Dominican Winter League and a strong Spring Training helped Guzman solidify a spot to start the year in Texas.  After seven regular season games, Guzman sustained a right knee meniscus tear and was lost for the year.  For his career, Guzman has played 243 games for Texas compiling a .227 AVG, 31 HR, 104 RBI, 3 SB.  It is doubtful that Texas holds a spot on the 40-player roster going into the 2021 Winter Meetings.

Final Thoughts

Even though the Texas Rangers appear to have the foundation of a major league infield in place, many of the top prospects are also infielders.  Justin Foscue (#2 on MLB Prospect Rankings), Josh H. Smith (#6), Ezequiel Duran (#7), and Luisangel Acuna (#8), are all going to be ready to challenge for jobs as early as 2023.  The future is indeed bright as far as the infield goes with the Texas Rangers.

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