The Texas Rangers are grappling with their bullpen management after Robert Garcia's recent struggles, including a blown save against the Seattle Mariners. Manager Bruce Bochy's attempt to find a 'soft spot' for Garcia's reintegration has not panned out as expected. In a pivotal game against the New York Yankees, Garcia surrendered a crucial homer to Paul Goldschmidt, further complicating the Rangers' closing situation.

With Garcia's performance diminishing—having allowed three homers in just 1.1 innings—questions arise about shifting to a closer-by-committee approach. The Rangers, who faced command issues with starter Jack Leiter, missed an opportunity to secure the American League's Wild Card spot. Notably, Adolis García had a disappointing outing that included stranding multiple runners, highlighting the team's offensive inconsistencies.