3 Players Who Definitely Won't Be on the Rangers Roster Next Season

The Texas Rangers are expected to look vastly different in 2020. To go with the opening of a brand new ballpark, GM Jon Daniels will look to field an exciting team to usher in the next winning era of Rangers baseball. However, changes will definitely be made to a team currently in its third consecutive losing campaign.

1. OF/DH Hunter Pence

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Fan favorite Hunter Pence rejuvenated his career for Texas this year. However, while speaking about the 2019 All-Star's future with the Rangers, Daniels recently said there may not room on next year's roster for another corner outfielder/DH, indicating the potential free-agent is likely to sign somewhere else in the offseason.

2. OF Delino DeShields Jr

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The speedy Delino DeShields is great at patrolling the Texas outfield, but the Rangers may run out of patience with his below-average bat. DeShields is set to earn more than his current $1.4 million salary through arbitration in 2020, and Daniels may not be inclined to pay that much for a glove-first player.

3. OF Nomar Mazara

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The one-time top prospect Nomar Mazara has disappointed to a career 93 OPS+ in four full seasons for Texas. Teams never like to give up on talent, but Mazara may be best suited for a change of scenery. The 24-year-old should carry enough trade value for Daniels to receive package of intriguing prospects to bolster the Rangers farm. Look for Willie Calhoun to take Mazara's at-bats in 2020.