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Newsweek
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Blue Jays Top Destination For Rebounding Rangers Starting Pitcher
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Texas Rangers have taken quite the fall from their 2023 World Series championship run, and despite being 2 1/2 games out of a wild card spot, the team has not looked the same over the past two seasons. This regression has them leaning towards sellers at the deadline, and according to Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN, ranked Rangers starter Tyler Mahle as the No. 24 trade candidate leading up to the deadline. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 10: Tyler Mahle #51 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of the game at Target Field on June 10, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 10: Tyler Mahle #51 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of the game at Target Field on June 10, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo byMahle underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023 and returned for three games last season but has been outstanding this season, posting a 2.34 ERA in 14 starts for the Rangers. Mahle went on the injured list on June 15th with right shoulder fatigue, and there is no timeline to return as of now, but if Mahle returns before the deadline and continues to impress, depending on the Rangers' fortune without him, he could be suiting up elsewhere in August. Passan and McDaniel gave Mahle a 30% chance of being traded, but if he is, the Toronto Blue Jays were on the list of top destinations for the starting pitcher. Toronto's starters have been among the worst in baseball, with the group ranking No. 26 in ERA in Major League Baseball. One constant of October contenders is pitching, and if the Blue Jays are serious about contending this season, they have to address the issue at the trade deadline. If the Rangers struggle over the next couple of weeks, they could decide to move off of Mahle's expiring contract and prepare to return to October next season. More MLB: Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Gives Encouraging Update On Slugging Outfielder
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cubs Should Pursue Rangers' Tyler Mahle to Fix Struggling Rotation
Cubs Should Pursue Rangers' Tyler Mahle to Fix Struggling Rotation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs' starting rotation is getting a massive boost this week with the return of ace Shota Imanaga. After missing the last month and a half with a hamstring strain, the dominant left-hander will headline a pitching staff with a 3.5-game lead in the NL Central. Behind Imanaga are Jameson Taillon (3.84 ERA) and Matthew Boyd (2.84 ERA), who have been steady presences in his absence. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Colin Rea (4.42 ERA) and Ben Brown (5.57 ERA), leaving questions as to how well can Chicago's rotation stack up come the postseason. Advertisement The Cubs are already monitoring the starting pitcher market, according to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. While bigger names such as Miami Marlins' ace Sandy Alcantara would make an excellent addition, the cost for both may be too high for Chicago. One under-the-radar pitcher the Cubs should target is Texas Rangers starter Tyle Mahle. Texas Rangers pitcher Tyler Mahle (51) throws to the plate during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Carlin III-Imagn Images Although he is currently on the injured list with shoulder soreness, Mahle is in the middle of a resurgent 2025 campaign. In 14 starts, Mahle has accumulated a 6-3 record, 56 strikeouts, and a 2.34 ERA, the tenth-lowest ERA in baseball among pitchers with at least 70 innings thrown. Advertisement Inserting Mahle, 30, would bump either Brown or Rea from the Cubs' rotation and give them a stellar top four arms ready for a second-half push to the playoffs. The Rangers may not want to trade Mahle, sitting just two games behind in the AL Wild Card. But if they fail to get hot, he makes for an excellent third or fourth starter to add at the trade deadline. If Chicago wants to go for it all while searching for a bargain, Mahle may be the best option. In the final year of a two-year, $22 million contract, the Cubs would be on the hook for just $5.8 million of Mahle's remaining deal. Compare that to the $35.8 million tied to Alcantara through 2027, and Mahle becomes an even more appealing short-term option. Related: Unique Cubs Trade Idea Lands Two Starters to Bolster Injured Rotation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rangers Place Mahle on IL, Recall Rocker from Triple-A
Rangers Place Mahle on IL, Recall Rocker from Triple-A originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Texas Rangers announced Saturday that starting pitcher Tyler Mahle would skip his start on Sunday because of shoulder trouble. Advertisement The team took things a step further Sunday morning. Texas placed Mahle, 30, on the injured list with shoulder with shoulder fatigue. The right-hander is in the midst of the best season of his career as he holds a 2.34 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 77 innings 14 starts. Mahle had the worst start of his season last week in a 16-4 win over the Twins. He allowed four runs on 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings. In the start before that, against the Tampa Bay Rays, he allowed four runs on five hits. In all, eight of the 20 earned runs Mahle has given up this season have come in his last two games. Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Johnson-Imagn Images It's possible, too, that the righty is suffering from regression. His strikeout rate is just 18.8% and his walk rate is 8.8%. Mahle, though, does not give up home runs, having allowed just four in those 77 innings, leading his FIP to a still-meager 3.30. Advertisement The Rangers recalled right-hander Kumar Rocker in a response move. Rocker, the No. 3 in the 2022 draft, has yet to find his groove at the major-league level. Through six starts with the Rangers this season, Rocker is 1-4 with a 8.77 ERA and 1.843 WHIP. Walks aren't a major problem as he gives up just 2.7 per nine innings. Rocker's issue is that he is just getting, well, rocked. His hard-hit percentage (51.2) is in the 2nd percentile and his barrel percentage is in the 3rd percentile (14.3). Texas entered Sunday's game against against the Chicago White Sox at 35-36, five games behind the American League West-leading Houston Astros. Related: Rockies Accomplish an MLB Worst in Last 126 Years Related: Yankees Make Giancarlo Stanton Decision Ahead of Red Sox Series Finale This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rangers sideline Tyler Mahle with shoulder fatigue and call up Kumar Rocker
The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Tyler Mahle on the 15-day injured list Sunday with fatigue in his throwing shoulder. The move is retroactive to Thursday and right-hander Kumar Rocker was called up from Triple-A Round Rock to take his place on the roster. Rocker is scheduled to take Mahle's spot in the rotation and start Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. Advertisement Mahle, who was limited to just three starts last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, is 6-3 with a 2.34 ERA in 14 starts this season. The 25-year-old Rocker is 1-4 with an 8.87 ERA in six starts for the Rangers this season. ___ AP MLB: The Associated Press
Washington Post
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Rangers sideline Tyler Mahle with shoulder fatigue and call up Kumar Rocker
The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Tyler Mahle on the 15-day injured list Sunday with fatigue in his throwing shoulder. The move is retroactive to Thursday and right-hander Kumar Rocker was called up from Triple-A Round Rock to take his place on the roster. Rocker is scheduled to take Mahle's spot in the rotation and start Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. Mahle, who was limited to just three starts last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, is 6-3 with a 2.34 ERA in 14 starts this season. The 25-year-old Rocker is 1-4 with an 8.87 ERA in six starts for the Rangers this season. ___ AP MLB:
