The Texas Rangers made strategic moves ahead of the Rule 5 draft deadline, opting to protect pitchers Emiliano Teodo and Winston Santos, along with infielder Max Acosta, using their three available spots on the 40-man roster. They returned Carson Coleman to the New York Yankees after he missed the season due to elbow surgery.

Teodo and Santos, both promising young pitchers, are expected to compete for spots on the 2025 roster, while Acosta has shown signs of a comeback after struggling in previous seasons. The Rangers left some intriguing pitchers unprotected, which could lead to potential losses in the upcoming draft.