Rangers seek bullpen help, eye Aroldis Chapman from Red Sox

The Texas Rangers, leading the AL West, are exploring options to strengthen their bullpen before the trade deadline. With a 3.82 ERA, ranked fifth in the AL, they lack high-strikeout relievers, highlighted by a low 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings. A potential reunion with Aroldis Chapman, currently with the Boston Red Sox, is under consideration. Chapman boasts a strong WHIFF rate of 29.8% and strikes out 11.7 batters per nine innings, making him an appealing option if the Red Sox decide to make a trade as they remain in contention for a Wild Card spot after recent successes.

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