Texas Rangers Finalize Opening Day Pitching Staff

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome in. This is MLB News Today, where baseball meets AI. The Texas Rangers are finalizing their opening day pitching staff ahead of schedule this year. All 30 majorly baseball teams must submit 26 men roster's hours before the Giants and Yankees kick off the season on Wednesday. That forced Texas to lock in most of their rotation and bullpen choices early for the series against the Philadelphia Phillies. They announced Nathan Eolvaldi starting on Thursday, Jacob DeGrom on Saturday, and McKenzie Gore on Sunday. Looking ahead, Jack Ladder is lined up for Monday's opener at Baltimore, with Kumar Rocker as the fifth starter. The off day on Friday gives them flexibility to adjust rest for those arms. One feel good story came when reliever Carter Bomler learned he made the team during a mound visit for manager Skip Schumacher. As a RU5 pick, he had to stick or get returned, and his strong spring earned the spot. Fans love that classic baseball moment.

1:00The bullpen looks set with Robert Garcia and Chris Martin handling early save chances. Newcomer Jalen Beeks adds a lefty option, while Jacob Lats shifts from starter competition back to relief. Expect Tyler Alexander, Ackab Junus, and Cole Wynn to round out the group, all versatile right handers. With just final paperwork left for president of baseball operations Chris Young, the Rangers gear up to test this staff right away. DeGrom could even take the mound for the home opener on April 3rd.