Jul 19, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (44) pitches during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
If the Texas Rangers were going to trade Joey Gallo, they had to be prepared for a fire sale on the rest of their veteran players. And that they did!
Just an hour prior to Friday’s trade deadline (and what a deadline it was!), the Rangers sent RHPs Kyle Gibson, Ian Kennedy and prospect Hans Crouse in a package deal to the Philadelphia Phillies, in exchange for RHP Spencer Howard and pitching prospects Kevin Gowdy and Josh Gessner.