Wyatt Langford is emerging as Texas’s center-field focal point as Evan Carter faces a season-ending fracture. Langford delivered the game-winning rally against Cleveland, homering and driving a decisive double as his OPS climbs to .766. With Carter sidelined, the Rangers are weighing Langford as a long-term center-field solution while Osuna and Hellman lurk as versatile depth pieces.

Carter’s development time has dwindled after limited MLB reps (131 games, under 500 PA) and a troublesome back, while the club has protected him from lefties. The bigger question: can Langford lock down center long term, or will Carter reclaim a steadier role? Bochy-signaled versatility keeps both in play, but Langford’s ascension makes him the more established CF option as the season winds down.

Kyle Wright has signed a one-year contract worth $1.8 million with the Kansas City Royals, avoiding salary arbitration. This deal maintains his previous salary as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery.

Despite not pitching in 2024, the Royals are optimistic about his potential for the 2025 rotation. The team, which boasted a strong pitching lineup last season, will see competition for spots following recent trades and player agreements.