Texas Rangers trade deadline tracker: Latest moves, transactions

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers entered Tuesday’s trade deadline at 52-55 and 3.5 games behind the Houston Astros in the American League West.

And so despite a rocky season so far, the defending World Series champions are still in a position to make a run to the playoffs. Whether that means a flurry of activity ahead of Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline or not, remains to be seen.

Heading into Tuesday’s deadline, Texas had already made a pair of trades, landing Tigers catcher Carson Kelly for prospects on Sunday and then sending away starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen to the Royals for a prospect on Monday.

The Rangers were also busy on the transaction wires in another way — getting guys back from injury.

Third baseman Josh Jung and pitcher Cody Bradford returned from the Injured List on Monday, and utilityman Ezequiel Duran was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock.

Here is a look at all of the deadline deals and key transactions the Rangers have made in recent days.

Texas Rangers trades and transactions

July 30

Acquired left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin from the Detroit Tigers

July 29

Traded starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen to the Kansas City Royals for left-handed pitcher Walter Pennington

Activated third baseman Josh Jung from the 60-day injured list

Activated pitcher Cody Bradford from the 60-day injured list

Recalled infielder Ezequiel Duran and pitcher Gerson Garabito from Triple-A Round Rock

Transferred outfielder Evan Carter to 60-day injured list with a lumbar sprain

Placed pitcher Jon Gray on the 15-day injured list with right groin strain

Optioned infielders Justin Foscue and Jonathan Ornelas and catcher Andrew Knizner to Triple-A Round Rock

Designated infielder Davis Wendzel for assignment

July 28

Traded minor leaguers Liam Hicks (catcher) and Tyler Owens (pitcher) for Detroit Tigers catcher Carson Kelly

July 25

Activated pitcher Dane Dunning from the 15-day injured list