Jacob Johnson, a right-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, showcases impressive development post-injury, featuring a strong three-pitch mix and significant velocity potential.
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MLB Draft Review: AL West
Three Quarter Slot reviews every AL West draft class, highlighting a favorite pick, a least favorite selection, and a sleeper to watch. From Drew Burress giving the Athletics tremendous value to the Rangers' balanced approach, here's what stood out from each club's 2026 draft and where questions remain.
Texas Rangers: AJ Russell, RHP
AJ Russell, a 6'6" right-handed pitcher for the Texas Rangers, showcases a unique fastball but faces health and command challenges, likely positioning him as a high-leverage reliever.
Texas Rangers: Dalton Pence, LHP
Dalton Pence, a 6'2" left-handed pitcher for the Texas Rangers, showcases a strong fastball, promising slider, and developmental potential in secondary pitches.
Texas Rangers: Winston Santos, RHP
Winston Santos, a Texas Rangers RHP, boasts a powerful fastball and effective changeup but faces durability concerns, likely leading to a future as a power reliever.
Texas Rangers: Jose Corniell, RHP
Jose Corniell, a Texas Rangers RHP, has a promising mix of pitches and strong command, showing potential for a mid-rotation role in MLB by 2026.
Texas Rangers: Dylan Dreiling, OF
Dylan Dreiling, a left-handed outfielder for the Texas Rangers, excels in plate discipline and contact, showing potential for increased power and solid defensive skills.
Texas Rangers: Izack Tiger, RHP
Tiger, a junior-college pitcher with impressive velocity and a strong strikeout profile, faces durability concerns and may excel as a power reliever despite injury history.
Texas Rangers: Caden Scarborough, RHP
Caden Scarborough, a 6'5" right-handed pitcher for the Texas Rangers, has a strong fastball and sweeper but needs to improve his changeup for higher-level success.
Texas Rangers: Alejandro Rosario, RHP
Alejandro Rosario, a Texas Rangers RHP, showcases electric mid-to-upper-90s velocity, an effective splitter, and a developing slider, projecting mid-rotation upside despite recent injury setbacks.