The Texas Rangers have posted a strong stretch in recent weeks and maintain hopes for the 2025 MLB playoffs in a competitive American League wild card race leading into the MLB trade deadline.

The trade deadline is approaching, and the Rangers are at a crossroads. Sitting just under .500 and still in the playoff hunt, will Texas buy, sell or do both? Here’s what to know as the second half begins.

It’s nearly decision time. The July 31 Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away, and while some teams are still figuring out where they stand, we have a good idea of how most clubs plan to play it.

The Texas Rangers would appear to be moderate buyers at the MLB trade deadline as July begins. The offense is still scuffling. The starting rotation is still one of the best in baseball.

The Rangers will have to attempt to continue their second-half hot streak without right-handed pitcher Chris Martin, who suffered a calf strain during the same on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Martin this year has a 2.36 ERA in 39 appearances for the Rangers so far this season. In 34.1 innings, he's struck out 39 while walking six.

It is certainly not time to throw the towel in on the season, with the Rangers sitting only 3.5 games behind the final wild card spot currently held by their American League West

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