Rangers begin to answer pitching issue, move into position to pursue the free agent market

Jake Odorizzi was traded to the Rangers for Kolby Allard. The deal was made Wednesday in Las Vegas. Oderizzo's contract was not worth $10 million. The Rangers are looking to add more starting pitchers this season. They will not give up on Ian Anderson. He is younger and more controllable. It is not a guarantee that they will sign another starting pitcher. There are no restrictions on the number of pitchers they can sign. This is a step to addressing the lack of depth. it will be pursued. in the future. It's in line with what they said they would do this offseason.

Rangers will offer Martín Pérez a one-year contract worth $19.65 million on Thursday. If he accepts, the Rangers will continue to talk with Perez about a long-term deal. They can also talk to Clayton Kershaw and the Boras foursome of Carlos Rodón, Taijuan Walker, Sean Manaea and Matt Boyd.