Why the Rangers should pass on this former Orioles All-Star

Too often, the offseason forces teams to make impulsive choices in an effort to avoid stagnancy. A player could be supremely talented but still not fit a club's already established personnel.

The Texas Rangers may find themselves in a similar bind this winter. While their offseason strategy is not entirely clear yet, they may look to add another solid bat to their lineup.

Given the financial restrictions that may be in play, the Rangers might take a look at former Baltimore Orioles outfielder, Anthony Santander. Even though the veteran is coming off of an All-Star season, he may not fit what the team currently has.

From a baseline perspective, it would be hard to predict what Santander could net on the market. Last season, he bashed 44 home runs and collected 102 RBIs. Additionally, he ranked in the 79th percentile in Barrel% and the 72nd percentile in xSLG.

The Margarita native is also on the older side. As such, the 30-year-old may have just experienced his ceiling. He will certainly have suitors, but it is also possible that he will slip towards Texas' price range. Given the lineup did not live up to expectations last year, the Rangers may be willing to "play ball" with a veteran who has shown he can slug.

Why the Rangers should pass on this former Orioles All-Star

Of course, all of this is speculation. It is not known if Texas has any interest in the outfielder. But, it may benefit them to concentrate on other areas of their roster that need more attention.

Wyatt Langford, Adolis Garcia, and Evan Carter will all return next season. The Rangers may not need any more outfield help. Even if one wanted to argue for moving Garcia to the DH role, that would require them to pay Santander when they may not have to spend on this aspect of the team.

The starting rotation and bullpen need more help than the lineup. If the Rangers want to add some kind of bat, it would be wise to look for a more cost-effective solution. While Santander may not be far off from what they'd be willing to pay, it might be smarter to spend on pitching.