Rangers Lock in Roster, McCutchen Joins

0:00It's March 25th, I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Dallas News Today, your AI-powered local news. The Texas Rangers have locked in their 26-man roster just one day before their season opener on Thursday, March 26th, against the Philadelphia Phillies. They brought up Outfielder Andrew McCutchen from Triple-A round rock, placed left-hander Cody Bradford on the 15-day injured list for left elbow, rehab, and put infielder Cody Freeman on the 10-day list with a Lombar stress reaction. Outfielder Day-Rom Blanco was designated for assignment to make room. This gives the Rangers 13 pitchers, highlighted by stars like Jacob DeGrom and Nathaniel Valdi, along with lefties such as Tyler Alexander and Mackenzie Gore. They have two catchers in Kyle Higashioka and Danny Jansen, six infielders including Corey Seeger and Josh Jung and five outfielders now featuring. McCutchen with Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford. Fans are buzzing about the Outfield boosts from McCutchen's experience, especially after

1:02a quiet offseason. It helps cover gaps from injuries, but the pitching staff faces early tests without Bradford's rotation spot. The infield mix brings power from Jake Berger and Jack Petterson. Meanwhile, Jordan Montgomery remains sideline on the 60-day injured list for his own elbow rehab, so the team leans on depth like Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker to step up right away. As the Rangers hit the road to Philly, this roster sets the tone for a competitive start, with eyes on how the new additions gel from Day-1.