The Texas Rangers being linked to Dodgers LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu isn’t exactly a surprise as they look to bolster a rotation fronted by Mike Minor and Lance Lynn. Both Minor and Lynn had career seasons last year making the rotation much more impressive than perhaps thought at the beginning of the season. Texas definitely will need to add at least one legitimate starter though to have a real shot at competing for a playoff spot.
TR Sullivan of MLB.com noted in his weekly Inbox column, that “The Rangers have talent evaluators who are high on [Ryu].