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Langford Poised for Rangers Center Field Role
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Wyatt Langford could become the Texas Rangers' center fielder by 2026.
- The team is considering Langford for center field alongside Evan Carter.
- Skip Schumaker sees Langford as a potential Gold Glove winner in all outfield positions.
Four years after serving as a bullpen catcher, Wyatt Langford is on track to become the Texas Rangers' starting center fielder by 2026. Manager Skip Schumaker is strategizing the team's outfield alignment for the upcoming seasons, with Langford and Evan Carter being key young talents.
The team's outfield plans were reshaped after non-tendering Adolis García, who primarily played right field. While Brandon Nimmo is a candidate for right field, Langford is being strongly considered for the center field position, a role where he has shown elite defensive capabilities.
Schumaker acknowledges the ongoing discussions about Langford's potential in center field, noting that both Langford and Carter are capable of elite defense. The focus remains on player health and maximizing their contributions, with both young players having had injury concerns in previous seasons.
