Rangers weigh trading Seager, deGrom and Eovaldi as MLB offseason opens
The gist
Rangers president Chris Young expects a 2027 payroll "very similar" to 2026's $193 million.
Trade talk around three high-priced veterans could reshape Texas and the pitching market.
How it unfolded
- Nov 9, 2026MLB.com reports Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said last week he expects the club's 2027 payroll to look "very similar" to 2026's $193 million, with speculation growing Texas could shop Corey Seager, Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi.
- Nov 9, 2026MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi reports Atlanta has no interest in moving Ronald Acuña and will not engage with inquiring teams on the topic.
- Nov 10, 2026MLB.com reports, per The Athletic, that multiple teams are interested in trading for Mets right-hander Kodai Senga, who is under contract for $15 million in 2027 with a $15 million conditional club option for 2028.
Key terms
- payroll
- A list of a company's employees entitled to compensation, or the records and department managing their pay.
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