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10 free agent signings that would most impact the Texas Rangers

By Chris Bachman

Aug 30, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) hits a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) hits a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 14, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants center fielder Kris Bryant (23) reacts after taking a called strike during the fourth inning in game five of the 2021 NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Kris Bryant

Bryant is another elite player who finds himself dropping on this list because of fit. He loses his value as a third baseman with Josh Jung coming up.

Jung is still a major league unknown and is questionable to stay at third base himself but would not be moved simply to accommodate Bryant’s mediocre at best defense. However, Bryant SHOULD still be considered for an outfield role.

Kris Bryant is a 4 time all start and displays positional diversity which could be valuable throughout the course of 162 games. 2021 was a good for Bryant who kept pace with his career values in home runs rate (4.3%) and hart hit rate (40%).

The knock on Bryant is his streaky play which was on full display in San Francisco. Bryant should be looked at in a more similar role as Castellanos than Marte though as he’ll end up in corner outfield spot. Castellanos, however, has been trending up offensively while Bryant is trending downwards.

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