Chris Young outlines Rangers' strategy as trade deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young discussed the team's situation ahead of the trade deadline during a recent podcast. The Rangers hold a 47-46 record and are preparing for a crucial series against the Astros. Young expressed optimism about the team's potential, emphasizing the need for better health as key players, including Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford, remain sidelined. He highlighted Jacob Latz's success as a closer and indicated that the team aims to improve significantly in the season's second half.
- •Rangers are 47-46 and lead the AL West as of July 11.
- •Young believes the team has not yet played its best baseball.
- •Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford's health is crucial for improvement.
- •Jacob Latz has transitioned successfully to a closer role.
- •A key series against the Astros is upcoming before the All-Star break.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Young believes ownership will allow Rangers to add salary at trade deadline
"The Rangers' president of baseball operations joined the SportsDay Rangers podcast and discussed the state of the team with the deadline drawing near.
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