3 players who the Rangers will mistakenly discard this offseason

The Texas Rangers officially have their new skipper in Skip Schumaker, now comes the truly challenging part for the organization, narrowing down who fits and who doesn't fit on the roster for next year.

In a normal offseason that comes as a challenge but facing a lackluster offense, fanbase breathing down your neck and an owner that doesn't seem willing to throw money at the problem to fix it, it's beyond just a challenge.

During the winter, President of Baseball Operations, the rest of the front office and Schumaker will make moves to formulate the 2026 roster. Some moves will be justified, others might be seen as missing the mark.

3 players who the Rangers will mistakenly discard this offseason

Josh Jung, 3B

This move only makes sense if in Texas gets a suitable replacement in return. No, I am not talking about Josh Smith, Cody Freeman or Ezequiel Duran.

Jung, 27, still has miles better hitting and defensive talent than either of the three options. I am referring to attracting the likes of an incoming free agent like Alex Bregman, Eguenio Suarez or Max Muncy.

Jung's difficulties and inability to stay on the field have been well documented the last few seasons. In my mind, it's nothing that really spending time with on his mental approach couldn't fix. He has an issue chasing pitches out of the strike zone, which is a easier problem to fix than simply not being able to hit the ball.

Tyler Mahle, RHP

A free agent this winter, Mahle is perhaps the best option to add to the back of the Rangers' rotation for a realtively team friendly deal.

He returned from Tommy John Surgery near the end of 2024 and started the 2025 regular season as perhaps one of the hottest pitchers in baseball. In his first six starts of the season, he threw 30.1 innings, allowing just four earned runs, striking out 26 batters and limiting hitters to a .157 average in April.

However, he hit the injured list again in mid-June and missed the majority of the second half. Mahle returned in September to make two final starts and threw 9.2 innings of one run ball, striking out 10 batters, walking two and finishing the overall season 6-4 with a 2.18 ERA in 16 games.

Marcus Semien, 2B

It seems every year they make a move that is less popular among the fanbase and trading Semien this winter feels like it. While we've seen his numbers trend downward since the 2023 World Series, there is a lot that be still brings to the table.

When the 35-year-old is on a streak it's insanely fun to watch and how he goes, the rest of the offense follows. He also is still one of the better defenders in the league and it's the reason he will had a positive WAR this season, despite the offensive struggles.

There have been rumors Semien wants out of Texas, not at all backed by anyone close to the situation. However, if he does want out it would be best to find a new home for him. It would be a mistake though.