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After Finding Closer, Could Max Scherzer Be Texas Rangers Stopper?

The Texas Rangers could replace Jacob deGrom with another New York Mets ace if Max Scherzer goes on the trading block.

Stefan Stevenson

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ARLINGTON, Texas – The Texas Rangers found a potential closer in Aroldis Chapman on Friday.

Could Max Scherzer be the answer for the rotation?

A report from ESPN suggests the Rangers should covet the New York Mets right-hander to help fill the void left by Jacob deGrom's season-ending surgery.

Why wouldn't the Rangers want to add a three-time Cy Young winner and future Hall of Famer to their staff?

The only hold-up would likely be money. Scherzer is making $43.3 million this season and has a player option worth $43.3 million in 2024. He turns 39 later this month.

He still has dominating stuff, however. He's 7-2 with a 3.87 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 76 2/3 innings this season for the Mets, who began Saturday are 10 games under .500 and likely to be looking to clean house by the Aug. 1 trade deadline.

Perhaps the Mets would be willing to take on some of Scherzer's hefty salary in a trade for some of the Rangers minor league prospects, according to ESPN.

Another hurdle with Scherzer? He has a full no-trade clause. But if he's looking to win, joining the first-place Rangers might have enough allure.

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STEFAN STEVENSON

Stefan Stevenson worked as a journalist and editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for 25 years, covering sports, concerts, and general news. His beats have included the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers, and Texas Christian University football.

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