Robert Garcia Named Favorite for Rangers' Closer Role in 2026

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker stated Wednesday that Robert Garcia is a favorite to handle the majority of the team's save opportunities this season, alongside Chris Martin. Schumaker also mentioned Alexis Diaz could enter the mix after spring training. Garcia finished in a three-way tie for the team lead with nine saves last season, collecting a 2.95 ERA and 68:22 K:BB across 64 innings in 2025, his first season with Texas. The other two players who tied him for saves are no longer with the club.