With depth at first base and other needs still pressing, the Texas Rangers on Sunday parlayed a suddenly active market at first into further addressing one existing issue (the bullpen) and potentially opening the path for more additions via free agency.

The Texas Rangers traded for left-handed reliever Robert Garcia from the Washington Nationals on Sunday in exchange for first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Garcia, 28, went 3-6 with a 4.22 ERA over a career-high 72 games – all in relief – for the Nationals last season, tied for the fifth-most appearances of all MLB left-handed pitchers in 2024.

The Texas Rangers have acquired left-handed reliever Robert Garcia from the Washington Nationals in a trade for past Gold Glove and Silver Slugger first baseman Nathaniel Lowe

The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with slugging designated hitter Joc Pederson on a two-year pact worth $37 million, reports ESPN. The deal contains an opt out after the first season.  The lefty-swinging Pederson,

According to two people familiar with the discussions, the Rangers have had multiple talks with the agent of veteran lefthanded hitter Joc Pederson, a free agent outfielder/designated hitter.

A person with knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers and free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract.