As the Texas Rangers prep to do whatever they can to improve upon their mediocre 2025 season, free agent rumors and predictions are flying all over the place, including from one of top MLB insiders, ESPN's Jeff Passan.
According to Passan, the perfect move for the Texas Rangers is to go international for what they seek and sign the Japanese active homer run leader Munetaka Murakami of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Murakami would be exactly what the Rangers need to improve an inconsistent offense
At just 25, Murakami is nicknamed "Murakami-sama," bestowed upon him by Japanese fans because his feats at the plate could only be done by a kami-sama, or “god.