Rocker named 5th starter, McCutchen on the team
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Key Points:
- The Texas Rangers have named Kumar Rocker as their fifth starting pitcher for the season, with Jacob Latz moving to the bullpen.
- Andrew McCutchen, Sam Haggerty, and Ezequiel Duran have secured roster spots, while Mark Canha is expected to be left off barring injury.
- Evan Carter will serve as the primary center fielder, with Wyatt Langford filling in on days Carter rests; Carter will face some left-handed pitchers but will not be platooned.
- The Rangers have nearly finalized their 26-man roster, with the last spot in the bullpen likely to go to either Carter Baumler, Josh Sborz, or Luis Curvelo.
- These roster decisions align with expectations based on spring performance, with Rocker’s strong finish earning him the starting role over Latz, who is valued more as a reliever.
