Texas Rangers’ tentative Opening Day roster
Starting rotation
No. | Pitcher | B/T | Ht. | Wt. | Birthday | Comment |
49 | Yovani Gallardo | R/R | 6-2 | 205 | 2/27/86 | Trade for hometown kid cushions Yu Darvish loss |
45 | Derek Holland | S/L | 6-2 | 215 | 10/9/86 | If September is any indication, Holland will have his best season |
48 | Colby Lewis | R/R | 6-4 | 245 | 8/2/79 | Back for more after proving in 2014 that hip is just fine |
47 | Ross Detwiler | L/L | 6-3 | 215 | 3/6/86 | Acquired to be a starter, but had to earn rotation spot |
22 | Nick Martinez | L/R | 6-1 | 200 | 8/5/80 | Terrific spring made him clear choice to round out rotation |
11 | Yu Darvish* | R/R | 6-5 | 220 | 8/16/1986 | Out after Tommy John surgery; huge loss |
Bullpen
No. | Pitcher | B/T | Ht. | Wt. | Birthday | Comment |
30 | Neftali Feliz | R/R | 6-3 | 225 | 5/2/88 | The closer again, but can rest on successes late in 2014 |
52 | Tanner Scheppers* | R/R | 6-4 | 200 | 1/17/87 | Returns to the back end of the bullpen after a lost season last year |
38 | Shawn Tolleson | R/R | 6-2 | 220 | 1/19/88 | The bullpen MVP in 2014 could take on bigger role |
21 | Kyuji Fujikawa* | R/R | 6-0 | 190 | 7/21/80 | Healthy again, he hopes to be the pitcher he was in Japan |
74 | Keone Kela | R/R | 6-1 | 230 | 4/16/93 | No reliever had a better spring than this prospect |
55 | Roman Mendez | R/R | 6-3 | 235 | 7/25/90 | Took advantage of big league chance, showcasing a big arm |
35 | Phil Klein | R/R | 6-7 | 260 | 4/30/89 | Big Phil will be a regular contributor this season |
41 | Logan Verrett | R/R | 6-2 | 190 | 6/19/90 | Late addition will be asked to be long man |
63 | Anthony Bass | R/R | 6-2 | 200 | 11/1/87 | Traveled with team to Oakland, but roster status could change |
Catchers | ||||||
No. | Player | B/T | Ht. | Wt. | Birthday | Comment |
61 | Robinson Chirinos | R/R | 6-1 | 210 | 6/5/84 | Will catch most days after breaking through in 2014 |
3 | Carlos Corporan | S/R | 6-2 | 240 | 1/7/84 | Brings pop and a decent arm to a backup role from Houston |
Infielders | ||||||
No. | Player | B/T | Ht. | Wt. | Birthday | Comment |
1 | Elvis Andrus | R/R | 6-0 | 195 | 8/26/88 | Sub-par 2014 campaign sparked renewed off-season commitment |
29 | Adrian Beltre | R/R | 5-11 | 220 | 4/7/79 | Club’s best player for three straight years churns toward Hall of Fame |
84 | Prince Fielder | L/R | 5-11 | 275 | 5/9/84 | The key to the offense. If he can produce, Rangers have a chance |
18 | Mitch Moreland | L/L | 6-2 | 230 | 9/6/85 | Better defensively than Fielder but still looking at heavy DH load |
12 | Rougned Odor | L/R | 5-11 | 190 | 2/3/94 | Locked in at second base, especially after injury to Jurickson Profar |
9 | Adam Rosales | R/R | 6-1 | 200 | 5/20/83 | Took advantage of 2014 opportunity to show he can be an asset |
Outfielders | ||||||
No. | Player | B/T | Ht. | Wt. | Birthday | Comment |
17 | Shin-Soo Choo | L/L | 5-11 | 210 | 7/13/82 | At full strength, expects to atone for miserable debut season |
7 | Delino DeShields Jr. | R/R | 5-9 | 210 | 8/16/92 | Rule 5 pick turned speed into consideration for big league time |
2 | Leonys Martin | L/R | 6-2 | 200 | 3/6/88 | Leadoff spot his to lose after September success atop order |
16 | Ryan Rua | R/R | 6-2 | 205 | 3/11/90 | Still has work to do in left field, but Rangers like athleticism |
20 | Jake Smolinski | R/R | 5-11 | 205 | 2/9/89 | Best defensive left fielder looking at part-time work |
* — On the disabled list.
This story was originally published April 4, 2015 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Texas Rangers’ tentative Opening Day roster."