In the spring of 2022, the Rangers' core could consist of catcher David Garcia, left-hander Cole Ragans, middle infielder Chris Seise and center fielder Leody Taveras.
Or Sam Huff could be the catcher. Or right-hander Hans Crouse could be in the group, along with middle infielder Anderson Tejada. Center fielders Bubba Thompson and Julio Pablo Martinez are candidates, too.
The Rangers are restocking a player-development system depleted by graduations of players including Joey Gallo and Nomar Mazara, the whiff on right-hander Dillon Tate as the fourth overall pick in the 2015 draft and in-season deals made to give the club a better chance at the playoffs.