Proposed blockbuster Rangers trade sees Texas land $4.7 million All-Star, 30 SV closer as major upgrade over Robert Garcia
This would be a major pickup for Texas.
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The Texas Rangers are going into the 2026 season with what looks like a closer-by-committee, and Robert Garcia as the first option. If they want to compete, getting a guy who can shut down the other team to win a game is a must. Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller believes so as well, and proposes that the Rangers make a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers for their All-Star closer, Trevor Megill.
The Brewers are known for trading their star closer a couple years before a payday, and Megill fits that bill as well. MORE: Astros receive positive extension prediction regarding Jeremy Pena, even with Scott Boras-sized obstacle in the way The trade would look like this: Rangers get: RHP Trevor Megill Brewers get: TEX No. 2 prospect RHP Caden Scarborough “One big thing at the heart of the Milwaukee Brewers' staying power on a budget has been A) their ability to develop All-Star closers and B) their willingness to trade away those closers with 1-2 years remaining before they walk for nothing in free agency.
They did it with Josh Hader. They did it with Devin Williams. Maybe next they'll do it with Trevor Megill, who has a 2.