The Texas Rangers are reportedly eyeing a right-handed-hitting free agent, Miguel Andújar, who is coming off a career-revival season with the Cincinnati Reds and Oakland Athletics. Andújar, 31 in March, is a former Yankees Rookie of the Year candidate who had a spectacular 2025 season, posting a .318 batting average and an impressive .822 OPS. This performance has drawn significant interest from several teams, including the Rangers, Padres, Cardinals, Reds, Cubs, and Athletics.
Andújar's versatility is notable, as he played multiple positions in 2025, including first base, third base, and both corner outfield positions. His ability to hit right-handed pitchers well (.290/.331/.429) and his MVP-level performance against left-handed pitchers (.389/.409/.578) make him an attractive addition to the Rangers' lineup, which already has an abundance of left-handed hitters.
However, Andújar's career took a major nosedive after his impressive 2018 season, which included a 2.8 bWAR and a .297/.328/.527 slash line. He missed most of the 2019 season due to a right labrum tear and struggled in subsequent years, appearing in just 45 MLB games in 2021. After a brief stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022, he was claimed off waivers by the Athletics in the 2023-24 offseason.
Despite his recent struggles, Andújar's potential as a right-handed hitter and his experience in multiple positions make him an intriguing option for the Rangers. However, the team's focus on pitching and their already strong lineup of left-handed hitters may lead them to explore other options. The question remains: will the Rangers make a move for Andújar, or will they stick to their current plan? Only time will tell, and fans will be eagerly awaiting the team's next move.
