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Texas Rangers ride a hot streak into September, with Jacob deGrom’s return and Nathan Eovaldi’s steadying influence fueling a renewed rotation. Jake Burger’s potential comeback adds power to a lineup already clicking, while Sam Haggerty and Chris Martin bring depth as injuries test the roster. Leiter’s development under Eovaldi hints at a bright future; the veteran trio anchors a young core. Oakland’s visit tests the path to the postseason as Texas eyes a wild-card push, with the mix of reliable innings, timely hitting, and bullpen reliability keeping fantasy options alive in DFS and weekly formats.

Texas regrouped by eight wins in nine games, easing into real playoff contention despite key injuries. FanGraphs puts their odds at 14.4%, a modest bump that nevertheless signals resilience under pressure. Merrill Kelly’s arrival reframed the team’s arc, while Wyatt Langford’s hot stretch anchors a lineup missing Seager and Semien. Nathan Eovaldi’s leadership endures even on IL, guiding Jack Leiter’s emergence. With tough remaining foes (Astros, Brewers, Mets) and a Mariners tiebreaker looming, the Rangers ride a gritty, next-man-up ethos into a possible late surge.

Langford’s September-like burst and Seager’s expected return could tilt a tight race; the 2025 Rangers Experience vibe is real, as the club leans on veteran mentorship and young talent to chase October while navigating a brutal schedule and lingering injuries.

Texas regrouped by eight wins in nine games, easing into real playoff contention despite key injuries. FanGraphs puts their odds at 14.4%, a modest bump that nevertheless signals resilience under pressure. Merrill Kelly’s arrival reframed the team’s arc, while Wyatt Langford’s hot stretch anchors a lineup missing Seager and Semien. Nathan Eovaldi’s leadership endures even on IL, guiding Jack Leiter’s emergence. With tough remaining foes (Astros, Brewers, Mets) and a Mariners tiebreaker looming, the Rangers ride a gritty, next-man-up ethos into a possible late surge.

Langford’s September-like burst and Seager’s expected return could tilt a tight race; the 2025 Rangers Experience vibe is real, as the club leans on veteran mentorship and young talent to chase October while navigating a brutal schedule and lingering injuries.

Texas rode a road-sweep to knock the losing-streak stigma off a decimated roster, moving four games over .500 and to a sniff of the wild-card. Even without Seager, Semien, and Eovaldi, the offense has carried the heavier load, hitting .402 with runners in scoring position and peppering 20 homers in nine games. The question now: can this keep up as injuries linger and the September grind arrives?

Bochy trimmed swings, emphasizing short at-bats and team at-bats, and the lineup found surprising pop from names not expected to carry it. Jung and García have juiced the lineup, Pederson added power, and Burger could soon return to deepen the mix. The chase for the West and a postseason berth suddenly feels plausible.