3 expendable Rangers players who should be moved at the 2025 deadline

The Rangers are on a serious hot streak right now, having won 9 of their last 11. They are turning this season around from a huge disappointment into a contending team for a wild-card spot, or if they stay this hot, even an AL West title.

If they are going to continue playing this well, the Rangers need to get significant contributions from all their guys. There simply is no room for a spot on the 25-man roster to be wasted. Unfortunately, these three Rangers have one thing in common: they have not been a part of the recent run and should be moved out ahead of the July 31 Trade Deadline because they aren't essential pieces, but might have value on the open market.

Ezekiel Duran just can't get anything going this season

Yes, his playing time has been spotty, and it is hard to find your groove when you're not out there every day. We get it. But Duran has been so bad in the time that he is getting, that it outweighs the versatility that Bruce Bochy loves so much.

Duran has 12 hits in 85 at-bats, good for a .141 batting average; he doesn't walk and isn't hitting for any power, as his paltry .425 OPS indicates. You can't be much worse than that, and the Rangers need more production from a utility guy, even if he is used somewhat sparingly.

Jacob Webb can't be trusted in high leverage relief situations

Webb has been better as of late in middle relief and low-leverage situations where the Rangers are either up big or down big. He's basically the first option to run out there because they are required to have a pitcher on the mound.

Webb worked his way into middle relief by being poor in higher-leverage situations early in the year. It's nice that he has settled somewhat comfortably in that role, but his 3.69 ERA as a guy who pitches in the 6th and 7th innings of games isn't as good as it looks.

Sam Haggerty has energy, but lacks any discernable strength

We love the fire that Haggerty brings in a utility role, but as the season moves into its final 50 games, you need to be able to identify a defined strength or role as the Rangers make their move for the postseason.

Haggerty's versatility is a plus, but he doesn't hit for power (.386 SLUG) or average (.258), and the team is already flush with speedy runners, so his basepath prowess wouldn't be missed that much either. Haggerty just came off the IL and had a hit in the Ranges' 8-3 win over Atlanta, but his production is too spotty to merit a roster spot.