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
