As the Texas Rangers push to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the team is looking into all options.
Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that the New York Mets have received interest from the Rangers and the Houston Astros about the availability of three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander at the deadline. In the Rangers' case, this interest is mostly base level.
"One industry source classified Texas' interest in Verlander more as due diligence as the team explores the market overall," Sammon wrote. "Another league source suggested that nothing as of Friday afternoon had reached a deep level.