Why the Rangers' question marks may be their biggest asset in 2025

The Texas Rangers have been relatively quiet so far this offseason. Fans and analysts have been left wondering what their winter plans might entail as well as how returning players will perform next season.

As far as the latter is concerned, it is no secret that the Rangers expect big-ticket individuals like Adolis Garcia, Corey Seager, Josh Jung, and Jacob deGrom to stay healthy and play like All-Stars in 2025. These players, as well as other younger pieces may actually present a level of uncertainty that could help Texas surprise their opponents.

Of course, no fan worth their salt wants to enter a season wondering what they're actually going to get from their team once spring arrives. But, there is one key question worth asking: Are other teams prepared to face a Rangers' returning cast that will be healthier and potentially more productive?

Why the Rangers' question marks may be their biggest asset in 2025

deGrom and Jung should be healthy sooner rather than later. Seager normally has a desirable floor and an enormously high ceiling. Further, Garcia should be able to adjust after a poor 2024.

This initial look does not even account for players like Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter, Kumar Rocker, and Jack Leiter. Young players can sometimes offer a burst of energy, and all of these individuals will surely have a chance to do so at some point in 2025.

Langford and Carter have already shown an ability to compete at the big league level. Adding more experienced versions of both could provide the Rangers' lineup with a needed jolt of electricity.

From a pitching perspective, Rocker and Leiter may not be perfect initially. They could learn quickly and serve as needed reinforcements if other arms get sidelined by injuries. It is also very possible that at least one of them will start the season as a member of the rotation.

None of this accounts for any potential additions or subtractions. However, it is undeniable that the returning cast may now be underrated after a 78-84 season. Last season's Rangers were never the kind of team an opponent took lightly, but they never truly scared anyone either.

Each year, there are clubs that catch opponents off guard, and Texas has a chance to do just that in 2025. They were lackluster last season, and still boast talent that should not be disregarded after a rough campaign.