MLB free agency 2017: 5 potential teams for Mark Trumbo

Sep 23, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (45) rounds the bases after hitting the game winning home run in the twelfth inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 9, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Texas Rangers players Adrian Beltre (left) and Rougned Odor (right) round the bases after a two-run home run by Odor against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are a team seemingly always in the market for power hitters, and it makes sense given the way the ball flies in Arlington. With the Rangers, Trumbo would find himself playing first base and DH. Texas has a need at both positions with Carlos Beltran and Mitch Moreland hitting free agency.

The Rangers may be interested in re-signing Beltran to serve as a veteran presence in their lineup and clubhouse, but the hole remains at first base. Top prospect Joey Gallo does not appear any closer to figuring out big-league pitching. He has played 53 games in the big leagues over the past two years and has struck out 76 times in 133 at-bats. While the power is there for Gallo, he has not even mastered the minor leagues, where he has struck out in over 40 percent of his at-bats.

Trumbo is a more affordable option at first base, but the Rangers may have an interest in Encarnacion as their everyday first baseman. If Beltran is not re-signed, Trumbo is still in play for Texas as a DH. The Rangers already have close to $120 million committed to the 2017 roster, but did come close to $170 million in 2017. The money is there for two splashy free agents.

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