It's time for the Rangers to find new home for this struggling position player

The offseason will bring about a number of changes for the Texas Rangers, and it may be time to send one struggling position player to another squad.

Center fielder Leody Taveras played in 151 of 162 of the Rangers’ contests last season, but did not impress. In a campaign where the club could have used an offensive spark, the righty struggled to be an impactful bat. Even with his decent glove, it may be best for the Rangers to cut bait.

The 26-year-old hit for a .229 average while bashing 12 home runs and collecting 44 RBIs. While he did hit 14 home runs and batted .266 in 2023, his advanced stats from 2024 point to a player that is not exceptional in any one department at the plate.

Taveras ranked in the 28th percentile in Barrel%, the 24th percentile in Hard Hit%, and only the 49th percentile in BB%. As a result, it is hard to believe that his performance from two seasons ago was something that could be consistently relied upon.

The veteran ranked in the 91st percentile, in Arm Strength and and the 88th percentile in Range (OAA). But, it does not appear that Taveras has found a true identity as a hitter. The Rangers may not have time for him to find out how he can maximize his talent.

It's time for the Rangers to find new home for this struggling position player

It was recently reported that one of owner Ray Davis’ priorities this offseason is to get the team back under the luxury threshold. Texas has paid the penalty the last two seasons, and after spending big to help win a World Series last October, they are now pivoting following a disappointing 2024.

Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter figure to be major components of the Rangers’ future in the outfield. Further, the club is going to have to replace a number of relievers this offseason while still attempting to address potential holes in the starting rotation.

Leody Taveras is a proven MLB commodity, but the Rangers current situation calls for more help than he alone can provide. It would likely be in the team’s best interest to trade him. Doing so would create more financial stability and help prepare them for the future.