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The Texas Rangers made a notable roster move on Friday, optioning a lineup regular to Triple-A for a former first-round pick who hasn't panned out.
According to an announcement from the AL West club, infielder Josh Smith was optioned to the minors. He helped the Rangers win a World Series ***** le in 2023 but has struggled at the plate in 2026.
Taking Smith's place on the roster is outfielder Jarred Kelenic. At just 26 years old, there's still time for the left-handed hitter to turn his career around.
But the results from the last few seasons have not been pretty.
The Texas Rangers made a notable roster move on Friday, optioning a lineup regular to Triple-A for a former first-round pick who hasn't panned out.
According to an announcement from the AL West club, infielder Josh Smith was optioned to the minors. He helped the Rangers win a World Series ***** le in 2023 but has struggled at the plate in 2026.
Taking Smith's place on the roster is outfielder Jarred Kelenic. At just 26 years old, there's still time for the left-handed hitter to turn his career around.
But the results from the last few seasons have not been pretty.
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