Jun 11, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (20) reacts after a solo home run by Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (10) during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
A former All-Star for the Atlanta Braves back in 2018, the Texas Rangers employed a similar type of logic when it came to signing Mike Foltynewicz as they did with current closer Ian Kennedy. Give an outcast a chance on a one-year deal, and if they impress, flip them at the trade deadline for some prospects in return.