3 free agents the Rangers should target this offseason

Coming off a 76-win season, the Texas Rangers are eagerly waiting to make a splash in free agency. In order to get back to Postseason form, they will need to sign multiple players, and especially improve their pitching. They have already claimed Roansy Contreras and attempted to finalize a deal with Luis Curvelo, but that is nowhere near enough.

With MLB's Winter Meetings about a month away, let's take a look at three free agents the Rangers should consider adding this offseason.

3 free agents the Rangers should target this offseason

Jose Iglesias : Infield

Texas will return with a strong core on offense, which makes pitching a priority this offseason. Even still, there is always room for offensive improvement, and getting an infielder like Jose Iglesias would benefit the team in a variety of ways.

The middle infield is pretty locked up, but it could work well if Iglesias platoons with Josh Jung at third base. Further, it is always possible that others will suffer injuries and that Iglesias will become a needed reinforcement.

In 2024, Iglesias put up a batting average of .337 with four home runs and 26 RBIs. His OPS was solid at .830, along with a great wRC+ of 137 and a low strikeout percentage of 13.4%.

Iglesias saw time across the infield in 2024, but he was most effective at third base. In 130 innings at the position, he saved four defensive runs and his outs above average sat at two.

Yusei Kikuchi : Starting Pitcher

With the potential losses of Max Scherzer, Nathan Eovaldi, and Andrew Heaney looming, the Rangers should attempt to sign a top-flight starting pitcher. With their lack of southpaws, Yusei Kikuchi appears to be a perfect fit.

In 2024, Kikuchi delivered an earned run average of 4.05 across 175.2 innings pitched and struck out 206 batters. Additionally, opposing hitters had a batting average of just .242 against him.

A duo comprised of Jacob deGrom and Kikuchi would be excellent and certainly help increase the Rangers' win total in 2025.

Aroldis Chapman : Left-Handed Reliever

Given they are potentially losing five relievers who were mainly high leverage arms, Texas must find solid replacements. One player they should look at is former Ranger Aroldis Chapman. He is coming off a decent season as a setup man with the Pirates, but could return to a closer role in 2025.

Last season, Chapman posted an earned run average of 3.79 in 61.2 innings pitched and struck out 98 batters. He had 22 holds and 14 saves as a member of Pittsburgh's bullpen. His WHIP sat at 1.35, which was inflated by a 14.7% walk percentage.

Similar to Kikuchi, Chapman's status as a southpaw makes him a strong candidate for the Rangers' bullpen.