Cody Bradford is ramping up his rehabilitation after successfully testing his elbow over the weekend. In a recent bullpen session, he threw six or seven breaking balls and reported no pain, leading him to feel optimistic about his progress. Bradford plans to increase both the intensity and frequency of his breaking ball throws in upcoming sessions, which could pave the way for him to face hitters in a simulated game soon.

The Texas Rangers are also addressing a significant weakness in their defense regarding stolen bases. Recently, Jonah Heim showcased impressive skills with a quick pop time during a caught-stealing play, with Marcus Semien contributing strategically. The Rangers have ranked low in successfully catching base runners this season, but this recent success reflects their commitment to improvement.

Additionally, the Rangers are poised to activate top draft pick Kumar Rocker, which would mean five of their last six first-round picks will be active at the same time. This influx of young talent, including former first-rounders like Jack Leiter and Cole Winn, underscores the Rangers' strategy to enhance their roster with emerging prospects.