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Rangers complete three free-agent deals at the Winter Meetings to upgrade offense and bullpen.
Danny Jansen joins the Rangers, replacing Jonah Heim with a .321 OBP presence.
Alexis Díaz and Tyler Alexander provide bullpen depth on a modest budget.
The Rangers seek more run production and base runners with the new lineup.
The deal comes after Nimmo’s acquisition and a tighter budget approach.
Brad Nimmo is implied as part of the 2026 offensive restructuring.
Team depth could improve with minor-league prospects stepping in if needed.
The Rangers’ budget constraints influence how aggressively they pursue free agents.
Owner Ray Davis’ strategy may free up more dollars after Christmas.

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Rangers formally sign Danny Jansen to a two-year contract worth about $14.5 million, with a potential extension option for 2027, reinforcing their catching depth.
Tyler Alexander signs a one-year deal with Texas, adding length and versatility to the Rangers' bullpen options.
Jansen's defense remains valued, following a season with 14 defensive blocks above average, contributing to his overall value.
Alexander, an Arlington-area product, returns closer to home, highlighting existing Texas ties from his Southlake Carroll High School days.
Rangers executives reiterate a strike-zone-centric pitching philosophy, prioritizing pitchers with a history of throwing strikes.
The Jansen and Alexander acquisitions bolster a bullpen plan aimed at multi-inning leverage, reducing overreliance on matchups.
The moves come with an eye toward 2026, as Texas looks to strengthen its bullpen with additional arms.
Texas remains in talks about Alexis Díaz as part of ongoing roster deliberations, signaling continued bullpen evolution.
Jansen posted a .215 average with a .720 OPS over 98 games in 2025, contributing offensive value alongside his defense.
Alexander carries a 4.63 ERA across seven MLB seasons with multiple clubs, underscoring his veteran middle-relief potential.

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