Curvelo, Helman, Osuna optioned to AAA

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 21: Alejandro Osuna #19 of the Texas Rangers runs to the dugout during the fifth inning of the spring training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 21, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Texas Rangers have optioned pitcher Luis Curvelo and outfielders Michael Helman and Alejandro Osuna to AAA Round Rock, the team announced this evening. This leaves the team with 27 players on the 40 man roster who have not been optioned or put on the 60 day injured list.

Codys Bradford and Freeman will presumably start the season on the injured list, and Texas will purchase the contract of Andrew McCutchen prior to Thursday’s game against Philadelphia, which would leave the Rangers with their 26 man roster. The Rangers will have to clear a 40 man roster spot for McCutchen. With Curvelo going down, Rule 5 pick Carter Baumler would appear to have the inside track for the final bullpen spot.

Josh Sborz is in camp on a minor league deal, and it is possible that he could make the team instead of Baumler, or Texas could make a waiver claim or deal for a reliever before Opening Day. As a Rule 5 pick from the Baltimore Orioles, Baumler has to be on the major league roster or on the injured list, or else he would have to be put on waivers and, if he cleared, offered back to Baltimore.