Rangers insiders tackle questions about Texas' shaky bullpen after loss to Reds in home opener
Just seven games into the 2026 season, the Rangers' bullpen has been a problem and it reared its ugly head on Friday.
The Dallas Morning News' Rangers insider Evan Grant (left) and columnist Kevin Sherrington at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas after the Texas Rangers' 5-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on April 3, 2026. (SportsDay Staff) The Texas Rangers ' 2026 home opener was spoiled thanks to the Cincinnati Reds' two-run home run in the ninth inning, adding to the early concerns about Texas' bullpen. There's been some reason for optimism during the first few games of the season, but the bullpen has been shaky at best so far.
Chris Martin allowed the go-ahead shot that gave Cincinnati the 5-3 win at Globe Life Field . SportsDay columnist Kevin Sherrington and The Dallas Morning News ' Rangers insider Evan Grant were on the scene Friday and discussed manager Skip Schumaker's options as he figures out the best formula for Texas in the late innings. They broke down how the Rangers can fix their bullpen problem and finally find an established closer for the first time since Joe Nathan was closing games for Texas in 2013.
Whether it comes by a trade, current arms stepping up or any other options, the Rangers need to solve a problem that has reared its head multiple times in the first seven games of the season . See everything SportsDay's insiders had to say about the Rangers' home opener in their video breakdown. ( Can't see the video?
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