A lot has been made about the Texas Rangers unloading payroll and while many are taking that to be a negative, the front office believes they can achieve all of their goals with the limited budget placed in front of them.
This past season, Ray Davis is having to pay an additional $190,000 for going over the Competitive Balance Tax (CBT) threshold, a mark he's surpassed the past couple of years. Heading into the 2026, the league-wide CBT is $244 million and Texas is aiming for a slash of $41 million to $200 million.
Currently, the Rangers are projected to be at a payroll around $189 million, which is well below the luxury tax.