David Matthew Murphy is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Texas Rangers,Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Shin-Soo Choo is a South Korean professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the SSG Landers of the KBO League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,Cleveland Indians,Cincinnati Reds,and Texas Rangers.
Nelson Ramón Cruz Martínez Jr. is a Dominican–American professional baseball designated hitter and right fielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers,Baltimore Orioles,Seattle Mariners,Minnesota Twins,Tampa Bay Rays,Washington Nationals,and San Diego Padres. Cruz is a seven-time MLB All-Star. Known for his power hitting,he has won four Silver Slugger Awards and two Edgar Martínez Awards.
Justin Kyle Smoak is an American professional baseball first baseman who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Seattle Mariners,Toronto Blue Jays,Milwaukee Brewers,and San Francisco Giants and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants.
Below are select minor league players and the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Texas Rangers:
Mitchell Austin Moreland,nicknamed "2-Bags",is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Boston Red Sox,San Diego Padres,and Oakland Athletics. Moreland attended Mississippi State University and was drafted by the Rangers as a first baseman and outfielder in the 17th round of the 2007 MLB draft. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 230 pounds (100 kg),Moreland both batted and threw left-handed.
Delino Diaab DeShields is an American professional baseball center fielder who is a free agent. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers from 2015 through 2019,the Cleveland Indians in 2020,and the Cincinnati Reds in 2021. He is the son of former MLB player Delino DeShields and the brother of basketball player Diamond DeShields.
Robinson David Chirinos González is a Venezuelan former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays,Texas Rangers,Houston Astros,New York Mets,Chicago Cubs,and Baltimore Orioles. He signed with the Cubs as an undrafted free agent out of Venezuela in 2000.
Leury García is a Dominican professional baseball utility player who is a free agent. He has previously played for the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox. While primarily used as an infielder and center fielder,Garcia has experience at every position except catcher and first base.
Joseph Nicholas Gallo is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers,New York Yankees,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Patrick Anthony Kivlehan is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Boulders of the Frontier League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,Cincinnati Reds,and Arizona Diamondbacks,and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Nomar Shamir Mazara Jiminián is a Dominican professional baseball right fielder in the Washington Nationals organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Chicago White Sox,Detroit Tigers,and San Diego Padres.
Patrick Ian-Cashel Wisdom is an American professional baseball third baseman and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Saint Mary's Gaels. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft and he made his MLB debut in 2018. He previously played in MLB for the Cardinals and Texas Rangers.
Lewis Lamont Brinson is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers,Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants. The Texas Rangers selected Brinson in the first round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.
JoséAdolis García Arrieta is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants. García was an MLB All-Star in 2021 and 2023.
Jose Ramón Trevino is an American professional baseball catcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers.
Elijah Thomas White is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Atlanta Braves organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers.
Joshua Ryne Jung is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders,and was drafted by the Rangers in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft.
Samuel Nicholas Huff is an American professional baseball catcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2020.
The 2021 Texas Rangers season was the 61st of the Texas Rangers franchise overall,their 50th in Arlington as the Rangers,and the 2nd season at Globe Life Field. The Rangers would finish with a 60-102 record which was the 3rd worst record just behind the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks,also a franchise worst since 1973 and their 1st season since then with 100 or more losses. Outfielder Joey Gallo and starting pitcher Kyle Gibson were also traded at the trade deadline to the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies respectively.
