In the aftermath of yesterday’s news about a half-dozen players who have been informed that they have made the Opening Day roster, as well as a couple of players being optioned and a couple more being re-assigned, I figured it would be worthwhile to take a look at where the 40 roster stands for the Texas Rangers, and how many spots will be needed to add players who are currently on minor league deals.
Brock Holt was one of the players who was told he will make the team. We knew that at least one position player would likely have to be added to the 40 man roster as either the third baseman or utility infielder, and Holt will presumably fill one of those roles (likely utility infielder, as Rougned Odor has done enough this spring to play third base to start the year).