Texas Rangers Trade Deadline

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By Jason Evans | Jun 21, 2016

Jun 7, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (12) and shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) pour water and Powerade on center fielder Ian Desmond (20) after the win over the Houston Astros at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers defeat the Astros 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 9, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields (3), left fielder Ian Desmond (20) and left fielder Ryan Rua (16) shake hands after defeating the Los Angeles Angels 4-1at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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Offense

The Rangers are ninth in homers, seventh in runs, eight in average and 10th in slugging. This is without Josh Hamilton and for the most part, Shin-Soo Choo.

The Rangers have had one of the more productive catching trios in the game, which is surprising when the names are Robinson Chirinos, Bryan Holiday and Bobby Wilson and with Chirinos only playing in 11 games due to injury.

Prince Fielder and Mitch Moreland have not gotten it done in 2016 like they did in 2015. The Rangers home run leader is second baseman Rougned Odor who’s been their cleanup hitter at times. Adrian Beltre continues to be productive and even earned himself a contract extension.

With the injuries in the outfield, it’s lead to the emergence of two players. Nomar Mazara came up in April and will more than likely become the Rookie of the Year winner. Ian Desmond has taken to centerfield after all of his years at shortstop and is the team leader in WAR.

Former top prospect Jurickson Profar has come up and given the Rangers a boost as a super utility infielder.

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