Rangers’ No. 5 Starter Race Heats Up After Montgomery Moves to 60-Day IL
The club sorts spring roles under Skip Schumaker following the Semien-for-Nimmo offseason shakeup.
Overview
- Jacob Latz and Kumar Rocker remain the leading contenders for the final rotation job, according to spring reports from camp.
- Texas placed Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list and claimed speedy outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from Kansas City.
- Non-roster right-hander Peyton Gray has impressed this spring as he pushes to secure a bullpen spot.
- Reliever Marc Church threw live batting practice as he nears the end of a long injury run.
- Analysts describe the offense as unsettled despite Brandon Nimmo’s addition, with roster decisions still to be finalized before Opening Day.