The Texas Rangers believe Kumar Rocker has the stuff to be an above-average MLB starter. But he needs his overall performance to catch up to his arsenal.

Texas Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker has not lived up to being the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft.

The Texas Rangers took down the New York Mets 3-1 at Globe Life Field on Thursday afternoon as they reclaimed first place.

Zac Thornton took the ball for five innings in the Mets' series finale against the Rangers, allowing just two runs and striking out four, but the Mets offense was stifled by former draft pick Kumar Rocker in the 3-1 loss.

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Whether the Texas Rangers make or don't make the playoffs in 2026, a few players on the roster have more on the line than others.

Even with a grand slam late by Elias Diaz, the Texas Rangers still fell short against the Tampa Bay Rays.