3 players proving they shouldn't be on the roster come June 1

The Texas Rangers are 50 games into the season and as the calendar inches closer to June, a first real shake up of the active roster is going to make itself known.

Players have either started hitting their stride or flat out missing out on the expectations set by themselves and the organization. While players like Josh Jung and Ezequiel Duran, two who were on thin ice entering 2026, have become the team's top producers, other players are hindering any sort of momentum for Texas right now.

Here are 3 Rangers in danger of losing a roster spot next month

Evan Carter, OF

"Full Count" Carter is a confusing player. We all know about his heroics in 2023 and his struggles on the field and being injured over the last two seasons, but now fully healthy, he's still not performing to the level Texas wants.

Through 48 games he's been one of the best defenders on the team but is slashing .166/.287/.303 with a .509 OPS, five homers, 13 RBIs and until his single on Tuesday he was navigating an 0 for his last 12 and just three hits in 24 at-bats.

To top it off, he's basically useless against left-handed pitchers, with just 1 hit in 24 at-bats. Now, not saying he should be released but at least less playing time or a trip to Triple-A to get his head right. With guys like Aaron Zavala and Trevor Hauver finding success in Round Rock, might be worth exploring.

Sam Haggerty, UT

After coming to Texas as a free agent signing prior to the 2025 season, the 31-year-old Phoenix native showed his value last year with a .253 average, two homers, 13 RBIs,three triples, seven doubles and 16 walks in 62 at-bats.

Even after the trade for Brandon Nimmo this winter and the health of Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter, Haggerty found himself on the Opening Day roster but his playing time had been limited until Langford ended up on the IL in April.

He still has yet to materialize his opportunities into success. He entered Wednesday's series finale in Denver hitting .147 (5-for-34) in his 29 games. While his role on the roster is meant to be limited opportunities, the Rangers still need Haggerty to be successful in those chances. If not, they will make sure to find a player who will capitalize.

Andrew McCutchen, OF/DH

In reality, how long was McCutchen going to last within the organization? Signed late into spring training, the 39-year-old former NL MVP had a strong two weeks of spring and made his way onto the Opening Day roster.

Beyond early success in the regular season, not only has Cutch seen his playing time dip but his results while playing have looked more like the veteran way beyond his prime.

He's appeared in 32 games and has hit .226 with a home run, five RBIs 19 strikeouts, seven walks, .606 OPS and has struggled against lefties (his one big reason for being here). As Justin Foscue finds his groove and the eventual return of Corey Seager and Cody Freeman, where is McCutchen's place on the roster?

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