Dylan Cease, Chicago White Sox. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
MLB Rumors: The proposed Rangers trade will stop Dylan, more than the White Sox
Texas Rangers He was able to land one of the biggest trade targets in the 2023 season in reliever Ardis Chapman. But making moves may not work as they hope to maintain their lead in the NL West and enter the playoffs at a high level starting in the second half of the year.
The Athletic’s Jamie Newberg (subscription required) said Monday that the Rangers aren’t done making moves. The focus may remain on pitching, both looking to improve the bullpen and provide more starting stability with Nathan Eovaldi, John Gray and Dane Dunning, Jacob deGrom out for the season and Martin Perez out.
There were five trades Newberg offered, but the most intriguing — and perhaps the most sensible — was a blockbuster deal with the White Sox that would land the Rangers 2022 AL Cy Young runner-up Dylan in addition to two top relievers.
Find the Rangers
Stop SP Dylan
RP Kendall Graveman
RP Joe Kelly
Get the white socks
RHP Owen White
RHP Glen Otto
If Justin Foscue
Bubba Thompson
As Newberg noted, with the Rangers getting three pieces to help Texas compete for the World Series this year and with clubhouse control over Kelly, it would make sense to leave White — the organization’s top pick — beyond this season. Hope – in addition to other assets. Most importantly, these prospects will help fill an empty cabinet for the White Sox farm system.
Will it happen? Even if Chicago goes as expected and sells out at the deadline, it’s hard to see them moving Chase. At the same time, however, the franchise may be of better long-term use. Because of that, it’s an option the Rangers should explore and give the White Sox a call.
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