Texas Rangers Unveil 'Tejas' Uniforms Amid Diversity Concerns

The team's new City Connect jerseys aim to celebrate Mexican culture, but their roster and policies tell a different story.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:36pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in shades of red, blue, and white, capturing the visual energy of a baseball game but with the players and field broken down into abstract, overlapping shapes, reflecting the disconnect between the Rangers' uniform design and the team's actual diversity.A cubist interpretation of the Texas Rangers' new 'Tejas' uniforms, deconstructing the team's efforts to celebrate Mexican culture while their roster and policies remain overwhelmingly white.Dallas Today

The Texas Rangers have unveiled new 'Tejas' City Connect uniforms that feature elements inspired by Mexican culture, including the Cochineal red color and Charro-inspired patterns. However, the team's lack of diversity on the field and in the front office, as well as their owner's political donations, have raised questions about the authenticity of this cultural celebration.

Why it matters

The Rangers' new uniforms are part of a broader effort by MLB teams to connect with diverse fan bases, but the disconnect between the team's image and their actual policies and practices highlights the challenges of true inclusion in professional sports.

The details

The Rangers' 'Tejas' uniforms include the Spanish spelling of 'Texas' across the chest, as well as design elements like a papel picado pattern. However, on Opening Day the team fielded an all-white, U.S.-born lineup, which is statistically highly unlikely given the diversity of MLB. The Rangers do have some Latino players on their roster, but they make up only 11% of the team. Additionally, the team's owner has donated to political causes that aim to restrict voting access, and the Rangers are the only MLB team without a Pride Night, further undermining their efforts at inclusion.

  • The Texas Rangers unveiled their new 'Tejas' City Connect uniforms in April 2026.
  • On Opening Day 2026, the Rangers fielded an all-white, U.S.-born lineup.

The players

Ray Davis

The owner of the Texas Rangers, who has donated thousands to former President Donald Trump's campaign and to the 'Save America' PAC, which aims to restrict mail-in voting and voter citizenship.

Robert Garcia

A Latino pitcher on the Texas Rangers' 26-man active roster.

Luis Curvelo

A Latino pitcher on the Texas Rangers' 26-man active roster.

Ezequiel Duran

A Latino utility player on the Texas Rangers' 26-man active roster.

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What they’re saying

“Can't wait to see our 99.9% white roster repping viva tejas”

— u/beefytrout, Reddit user

“Nothing says 'Tejas' like Seager, deGrom, Langford, Carter, Burger, Pederson, etc.”

— u/beefytrout, Reddit user

What’s next

The Texas Rangers will continue to face scrutiny over the diversity of their roster and front office, as well as the political views of their owner, as they seek to authentically celebrate Mexican culture through their new 'Tejas' uniforms.

The takeaway

The Texas Rangers' new 'Tejas' uniforms highlight the challenges of true inclusion in professional sports, as teams must align their outward displays of diversity with the reality of their policies, practices, and personnel.