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Texas Rangers face roster decisions as spring training winds down
From the fifth starter to center field, the Rangers have key positions to sort out before opening day.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:03am
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With just over a week left in spring training, the Texas Rangers are working to finalize their opening day roster. Manager Skip Schumaker said the bullpen remains the primary focus, with a few spots still up for grabs. The team also needs to decide on a fifth starter between Kumar Rocker and Jacob Latz, as well as the center field job between Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford. Injuries, like Josh Jung's adductor strain, have also complicated the roster picture.
Why it matters
As the Rangers prepare for the start of the 2026 season, finalizing their roster and getting key positions settled will be crucial. The bullpen, fifth starter, and center field roles all have important implications for the team's performance and depth. How the Rangers navigate these decisions in the final days of camp could set the tone for their season.
The details
The Rangers' bullpen remains the biggest question mark, with Schumaker saying "a couple spots are up for grabs." The team needs to identify at least one reliever with minor league options to provide roster flexibility. The fifth starter job is also undecided, with Rocker and Latz competing for the role. Rocker had his best outing of the spring, while Latz's velocity drop in recent starts has been a concern. In center field, Carter appears to have the inside track, but the Rangers could opt to platoon him with Langford. Injuries, like Jung's adductor strain, have also created additional roster questions the team must resolve.
- The Rangers will break camp in Surprise, Arizona in 8 days.
- Opening day for the Rangers is in Philadelphia in less than 2 weeks.
The players
Skip Schumaker
The manager of the Texas Rangers.
Kumar Rocker
A pitcher competing for the Rangers' fifth starter role.
Jacob Latz
A pitcher competing for the Rangers' fifth starter role.
Evan Carter
An outfielder competing for the Rangers' center field job.
Wyatt Langford
An outfielder competing for the Rangers' center field job.
What they’re saying
“The bullpen is a lot more challenging. There are a couple guys that have looked really good. There's a couple of guys that are really fighting mechanics and everything else. So, I still think there's a couple spots that are up for grabs, and we'll see what happens over the next 10 days.”
— Skip Schumaker, Manager (dallasnews.com)
“I'm not going to base anything on one outing.”
— Skip Schumaker, Manager (dallasnews.com)
What’s next
The Rangers will continue to evaluate their roster options over the next 10 days before finalizing their opening day roster.
The takeaway
The Rangers face several key decisions in the final days of spring training as they work to solidify their roster for the start of the 2026 season. How they resolve the questions in the bullpen, starting rotation, and center field will be crucial in setting up the team for success.
