Which 3 Texas Rangers players are out of minor league options in 2025?

The Texas Rangers are 10 games in this spring and the closer we get to the end of camp, the tougher the roster decisions become. This process is tough due to a selection of non-roster invitees, young prospects and even players that are out of minor league options therefore teams have to decide to play, trade or release them.

The Rangers currently have three players on their roster that are out of options, presenting with limited options if they felt they didn't have a fit on the Opening Day roster. The positive side of that is these three are close to locks for the roster.

However, it is important to keep their names in mind as we navigate the upcoming roster moves.

1. Josh Sborz - Relief pitcher

Right out of the gate, Sborz's status makes it easy for Bruce Bochy and the rest of the staff not have to worry about leaving another worthy candidate off the roster. Sborz was transfered to the 60-day injured list on Feb. 17 as he works his way back after right shoulder surgery this winter.

The likelihood is Sborz returns to the team in May but there is really no exact timeline known. As for being without minor league options, that won't pose an issue until he returns and starts pitching again. Even then it won't be a major talking point unless Sborz is just not productive at all when he returns.

He's never really had a dominant season, holding a career 4.96 ERA in 163 1/3 innings pitched in six seasons. But he showed up when it counted, recording a 0.75 ERA in 10 games and 13 strikeouts during the 2023 postseason and pitched the final 2 1/3 innings in the title-clinching Game 5 in Arizona.

2. Leody Taveras - Outfielder

As we speak, Taveras is locked in a tight battle with Evan Carter for the team's starting center field job. It's a position that Taveras has more or less locked down over the last six seasons with the Rangers organization, playing exclusively in center field in 475 career major league games.

While his status as the everyday centerfielder is up in the air, his status as a Texas Ranger is pretty much 99% assured when the team starts their season in Arlington later this month. Why not 100%? Because it's baseball and there's still a weird (but unlikely) chance that Taveras gets traded somewhere before the season begins.

The Rangers former No. 1 prospect back in 2018, Taveras is a career .240 hitter and so far this spring has seen action in all three outfield spots, allowing the team to play him around the outfield this year when needed.

3. Jacob Webb - Relief Pitcher

Webb is one of the most recent additions to the Rangers, signing a one-year deal with Texas over the offseason. The 31-year-old was drafted by in 2014 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves and made his debut with the braves in 2019.

Webb spent the past two seasons with the Baltimore Orioles appearing in 85 games, recording a 3.09 ERA, striking out 81 hitters, walking 37 and recording a 9.3 K/9 in 78 2/3 innings. In his career, Webb has a sparkling 2.98 ERA.

The right-hander will be a vital piece to the bullpen's success this season. While he's off to a tough start this spring, it will not change his position on the Rangers' roster this season. Fans can expect to see Webb in a variety of roles for the club, either in one-inning, bulk work and the occasional spot closer spot.