Evan Carter will not be making the Texas Rangers' opening day roster, as confirmed by president of baseball operations Chris Young. Instead, the young outfielder will begin the season at Triple-A Round Rock, alongside Dane Dunning, who was recently placed on waivers. Veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar will be on the roster as the Rangers face the Boston Red Sox. Notably, both Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter have secured spots in the Rangers' starting rotation, reflecting the team's focus on youth and pitching depth.

The competition for center field between Carter and Leody Taveras has been intense, with Carter's struggles against left-handed pitching impacting his chances. Carter has recorded six strikeouts in nine at-bats against lefties this spring, adding to concerns about his dependability due to a previous back injury. Meanwhile, Taveras, who has started at center for the past two seasons, had a disappointing offensive performance last season, which could play into the Rangers' decision-making going forward.