The Detroit Tigers announced that right-hander Keider Montero will take the mound Saturday night against the Texas Rangers, slotting into the rotation for a traditional start. Montero, 25, has been a valuable, if up-and-down, piece for Detroit this season.

The trade deadline is approaching, and the Rangers are at a crossroads. Sitting just under .500 and still in the playoff hunt, will Texas buy, sell or do both? Here’s what to know as the second half begins.

The club will pay Eovaldi’s $100,000 All-Star incentive bonus as a reward for his first-half performance where he put up a 1.58 ERA in 91 innings.

The Texas Rangers hit the All-Star Break with a B-grade and a big question: Is this core still built to win? A crucial second half will shape the future in Arlington.

He is in the midst of a second straight down year at the plate. He slugged 97 home runs for Texas from 2021-23.

The Rangers did not have a hit in the first three innings of Tuesday night’s matchup with Angels starting pitcher José Soriano. They looked well on their way to yet another subpar offensive performance.

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Rangers paid the 35-year-old Eovaldi his $100,000 All-Star appearance bonus even though he was left off of the American League roster.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Marcus Semien on Saturday, July 12, 2025, as the Texas Rangers take on the Houston Astros.