Texas Rangers Spring Training 2026: First Look at the Post-World Series Era

temp_image_1771622064.484999 Texas Rangers Spring Training 2026: First Look at the Post-World Series Era



Texas Rangers Spring Training 2026: First Look at the Post-World Series Era

Texas Rangers Spring Training 2026: A New Chapter Begins

The Texas Rangers enter Spring Training 2026 facing a unique challenge: building on a World Series victory while navigating significant roster changes. After falling short of repeating their championship success in the previous two seasons, the Rangers are embarking on a new quest to return to October glory. A new era begins with manager Skip Schumaker at the helm, replacing a future Hall of Fame leader. Their first test comes against their Surprise, Arizona roommates, the Kansas City Royals.

Pitching Matchup: Eovaldi vs. Kolek

Right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will take the mound for the Rangers in the first spring matchup, facing off against RHP Stephen Kolek of the Kansas City Royals. This marks a change from the past four years, as Daniel Lynch will not be the first pitcher the Rangers face in Spring Training. Eovaldi’s experience will be crucial as the Rangers evaluate their pitching depth.

Opening Day Lineups

Here’s a look at the initial lineups for both teams:

ROYALS

  • Maikel Garcia – 3B
  • Bobby Witt – DH
  • Vinnie Pasquantino – 1B
  • Salvador Perez – C
  • Jac Caglianone – RF
  • Lane Thomas – CF
  • Josh Smith – 2B
  • Michael Massey – 2B
  • Nick Loftin – LF
  • Kevin Newman – SS
  • Michael Helman – LF
  • Stephen Kolek – RHP

RANGERS

  • Evan Carter – CF
  • Corey Seager – SS
  • Joc Pederson – DH
  • Jake Burger – 1B
  • Josh Jung – 3B
  • Kyle Higashioka – C
  • Alejandro Osuna – RF
  • Nathan Eovaldi – RHP

Rangers Pitching Rotation for the Debut

Following Eovaldi, Jeff Wilson reports that Cole Winn, Gavin Collyer, Trey Supak, and Peyton Gray are expected to see action in this spring debut. This provides an early opportunity to assess the Rangers’ pitching prospects and depth.

How to Follow the Game

While a radio broadcast from the Royals may be unavailable, fans can follow the game live via MLB’s Gameday feature: MLB Gameday. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:05 pm CDT from Surprise, Arizona.

Go Rangers!

For more in-depth coverage of the Texas Rangers, visit MLB.com/Rangers and ESPN’s Rangers page.


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