The Texas Rangers are sitting in the middle of the American League pack, and if they want to be taken seriously as postseason contenders, they may need to make a big move at the trade deadline—specifically for a proven closer.

Right now, the AL West club is relying on a closer-by-committee approach, with Jakob Junis and Tyler Alexander handling most of the save opportunities. According to Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller, those two pitchers entered the season with a combined three saves across 1,393.2 career innings pitched. While both are solid options, the Rangers' front office might prefer a more experienced arm to lock down games in October.

Early predictions point to two intriguing targets: Aroldis Chapman and Jhoan Duran. Chapman is a familiar face in Texas—the Rangers acquired him at the deadline in 2023, and he played a key role in their run to the franchise's first World Series title. Duran, meanwhile, brings electric stuff and one year of arbitration eligibility remaining, making him a potential long-term asset.

"If the Phillies and Red Sox continue to flounder, maybe Jhoan Duran or Aroldis Chapman will be auctioned off to the highest bidder," Miller wrote. "The former has one year of arbitration eligibility remaining, while the latter is slated for $13M in 2027 if he logs at least 40 innings pitched in 2026. Either one is more than good enough to be the primary closer for a World Series hopeful."

The Rangers have options, but the clock is ticking. As the season progresses, Texas will need to decide just how aggressive they want to be in upgrading their bullpen—and whether a familiar flame-thrower or a rising star is the key to another deep playoff run.