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The Texas Rangers have reinstated outfielder Wyatt Langford and pitcher Nathan Eovaldi from the injured list, while placing outfielder Evan Carter on the 10-day IL due to back tightness. The Rangers have faced numerous injuries this season, impacting their performance, but they remain in contention in the American League West. Eovaldi's return is expected to bolster the rotation, while Langford will have a chance to improve his numbers.
Jim Bowden makes his annual award predictions for the 2024 MLB season, foreseeing Juan Soto as the American League MVP, Pablo López as the Cy Young winner, Wyatt Langford as Rookie of the Year, Royce Lewis as Comeback Player of the Year, Joe Espada as Manager of the Year, and Mike Elias as Executive of the Year. In the National League, Mookie Betts is predicted to win the MVP, Logan Webb the Cy Young, Yoshinobu Yamamoto the Rookie of the Year, Chris Sale the Comeback Player of the Year, David Bell the Manager of the Year, and Andrew Friedman the Executive of the Year.
Shohei Ohtani denies involvement in the gambling scandal, while the Rangers are excited about rookie Wyatt Langford's potential. The Astros, aiming to maintain their dynasty, face challenges with key players starting the season on the injured list. The Brewers, having lost significant talent in the offseason, still hold potential as a wild-card contender.
Wyatt Langford has officially made the Texas Rangers' opening day roster, with analysts and even Langford himself aware of his spot on the team. FanGraphs predicts Langford leading in at-bats for the Rangers at DH in 2024. Other news includes observations from yesterday's game, analysis of the Rangers' schedule and predicted record, insights on the Rangers-Astros rivalry, Michael Lorenzen's motivation, and Tim Cowlishaw's assessment of the team's championship potential.
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford, a first-round draft pick with just 50 games of professional experience, has made the team's opening day roster after impressing with a .377 batting average, six homers, and 20 RBIs in spring training. Manager Bruce Bochy and GM Chris Young had no doubts about Langford's readiness for the big leagues, and the 22-year-old is set to make the jump from 200 professional plate appearances to the majors. Langford's usage and batting order spot are still to be determined, but his rapid adjustment to changes and strong performance have solidified his place on the team.
Wyatt Langford of the Texas Rangers and Jackson Chourio of the Milwaukee Brewers, two top MLB prospects, have made their respective teams' Opening Day rosters. Langford, 22, has been impressive in spring training with a .388 average, 6 homers, and 19 RBIs, while Chourio, who recently turned 20, secured an $82 million contract despite limited experience above Double-A.
Outfielder Wyatt Langford will be on the Texas Rangers Opening Day roster after an impressive performance in spring training, while veteran pitchers Chasen Shreve, Danny Duffy, and Shane Greene have been informed they will not make the roster. The Rangers had high expectations for Langford, who was selected fourth overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, and it appears that he has met those expectations. Manager Bruce Bochy expressed confidence in Langford's readiness for the major league lineup, while also indicating that top prospect Jack Leiter is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster.
Rangers' phenom Wyatt Langford is honored to be compared to Mike Trout, while Trout himself is struggling at the plate. The Rangers' acquisition of Michael Lorenzen may impact their pursuit of Jordan Montgomery, who is also being considered by the Astros. The Dodgers' infield defense has been criticized, and there is speculation about the Padres' Ha-Seong Kim as a potential target for them. The Red Sox are expected to continue sitting out the winter free agent market, and with Lucas Giolito and Alex Verdugo facing setbacks, their upcoming season may be a ratings challenge.
There is growing excitement around Texas Rangers rookie Wyatt Langford, who is impressing in spring training and could potentially break into the first-round draft discussion for Fantasy Baseball in 2025. Alongside Langford, several other prospects, including Elly De La Cruz, Luis Robert, Gunnar Henderson, Cody Bellinger, Oneil Cruz, Nolan Jones, Esteury Ruiz, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tarik Skubal, are also highlighted as potential breakout players to watch for in the upcoming season, with the potential to impact Fantasy Baseball drafts in the future.
The Texas Rangers have signed Wyatt Langford, the fourth overall pick in the MLB Draft, to a contract with a near-record signing bonus of $8 million. The 21-year-old outfielder, known for his all-around hitting skills, was introduced at Globe Life Field and expressed excitement about joining the Rangers. Langford's signing bonus is the sixth-largest in MLB history. He will report to the Arizona rookie league in a few weeks.
The Texas Rangers lead the AL West at the All-Star break for the first time in seven years, but recent results have been disappointing. Despite the slump, Marcus Semien remains confident. The Rangers have high hopes for Wyatt Langford, their No. 4 overall pick in the draft, who is seen as a middle-of-the-order outfielder. Langford has received positive reviews and is considered a "self-made" college star. The Rangers' farm system will need to be adjusted to include Langford, according to a FanGraphs analysis. Additionally, former St. Louis Cardinals teammates Adolis Garcia and Randy Arozarena will face off at the Home Run Derby.
The Texas Rangers selected outfielder Wyatt Langford with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Langford, who attended the University of Florida, emerged as one of college baseball's most dangerous hitters over the past two years. He posted impressive numbers, including a .373 batting average, 21 home runs, and more walks than strikeouts. Langford's athleticism and defensive skills make him a versatile player who could potentially succeed as a center fielder.
The 2023 MLB Draft is approaching, and the Pittsburgh Pirates face a tough decision between LSU pitcher Paul Skenes and outfielder Dylan Crews, as well as Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford. While the three college prospects are highly regarded, there are also two prep prospects, Max Clark and Walker Jenkins, who could surprise with an early selection. Here is a mock draft projection for the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
In Keith Law's final MLB mock draft, he predicts that the Pittsburgh Pirates will select Wyatt Langford as the first overall pick, followed by the Washington Nationals choosing Paul Skenes and the Detroit Tigers selecting Dylan Crews. The Texas Rangers are expected to pick Max Clark, while the Minnesota Twins are likely to choose Jacob Gonzalez. Law provides insights into the potential picks for each team in the first round of the draft.
Outfielder Michael Robertson's catch in the bottom of the ninth inning secured Florida Gators' 3-2 victory over TCU and a berth in the College World Series championship series. Robertson, who entered the game as a pinch-runner, raced home from third on a two-out dribbler to shortstop off the bat of teammate Cade Kurland with the go-ahead run in the top of the inning. Robertson stayed in the game in the bottom of the ninth as Wyatt Langford moved to left in place of Tyler Shelnut. When closer Brandon Neely retired the first two TCU batters of the inning, Robertson made a game-saving catch.