MLB Rumors: 5 likeliest White Sox trade candidates and where they should land

MLB Rumors: 5 likeliest White Sox trade candidates and where they should land, No. 4: Reynaldo Lopez to the Rangers

The Texas Rangers are one of the surprising teams of this year. They have longed for starting pitching, and they prioritized it this past offseason, bringing in Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi. Even with deGrom done for the year due to Tommy John surgery, the starting rotation is still stout. But one aspect that no one saw coming is how ridiculous their batting order would be performing so far this season, recording 434 runs and 675 hits through 71 games, both of which are major league highs.

If there is one area that the Rangers need to improve, it’s the bullpen. Texas is near the bottom of the league in terms of ERA with 4.37 as of June 19, per Covers.com, ranking 22nd.

It’s unknown if the White Sox will legitimately trade closer Liam Hendriks this season, who would be an option for the Rangers. But, the Rangers could pivot to other closers on the market. But, they can still add from the White Sox bullpen, and Reynaldo Lopez is a name they could target.

Lopez isn’t having the greatest of seasons. In 33 games, Lopez recorded a 5.52 ERA, a 1.39 WHIP, 38 strikeouts, 16 walks, eight holds, and four saves (eight opportunities).

So why should the Rangers add Lopez? Well, he’d provide some depth for them. Also, a change of scenery could do wonders for Lopez. It certainly would help that he ends up on a team that has no issues racking up hits and scoring runs.