The Texas Rangers bullpen struggled early on in 2016. Shawn Tolleson started the season as the closer. After blowing four saves in 15 opportunities he was relived of his duties. Keone Kela struggled with injuries throughout the year putting up a 6.09 ERA. Tom Wilhelmsen was brought in via trade before the 2016 season. He ended up being a total disaster, putting up a 10.55 ERA before being outright released.
April through July the bullpen posted the 3rd-worst ERA in baseball – 4.78. Despite the early struggles, the bullpen turned it on for the final stretch of the season.