Overview

• The Rangers are five games back in the AL West with a 46-50 record at the All-Star break.
• Injured pitchers Jacob deGrom, Tyler Mahle, and Max Scherzer are crucial to the team's second-half prospects.
• The front office must decide whether to buy or sell at the trade deadline.
• Marcus Semien's performance could be pivotal for the Rangers' offense.
• Prospect Emiliano Teodo is making strides and could soon impact the big league roster.