The Texas Rangers are approaching a crucial deadline that will determine their payroll strategy for the 2025 season. By Friday, they must tender contracts to players on their 40-man roster, particularly focusing on five arbitration-eligible players whose salaries could significantly increase.

With a commitment of $140 million to six players already, the Rangers are projected to need to manage their payroll carefully to avoid exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax threshold of $241 million. Decisions on players like Nathaniel Lowe and Jonah Heim will be pivotal in shaping their roster and financial strategy moving forward.