Since joining the Texas Rangers in 2012, Yu Darvish has been an enigma. When he’s healthy, he’s one of the most electric pitchers in the game. However, he hasn’t put together a healthy season since 2013.
With free agency and a huge payday looming, the Rangers have a tough decision to make. Do they hold onto their ace and let him usher in a new stadium in 2021? Or, do they play it safe and avoid a potential disaster, by letting him walk?
Payroll situation
Heading into the 2017 season the Rangers have the sixth highest payroll in baseball at $167,560,000.