The Texas Rangers invested heavily in player talent for the 2024 season, resulting in a significant payroll that ranked fifth in Major League Baseball. Despite their spending, the team did not qualify for the postseason, leading to an $11 million tax bill due to exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax (CBT) threshold.

For 2025, the Rangers aim to stay below the CBT to reset their penalty tier, which would allow them to avoid high tax rates on future payrolls. Their recent signing of left-handed reliever Hoby Milner brings their projected payroll to about $215 million, keeping them under the threshold.