9 Rangers Who Won't Return for a Repeat World Series Run in 2024
![Andrew Heaney is one of nine Texas Rangers players who won't return for the 2024 MLB season. Andrew Heaney is one of nine Texas Rangers players who won't return for the 2024 MLB season.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3150,h_1771,x_0,y_186/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/181/01he101xv4kspznbrkmw.jpg)
3. Aroldis Chapman
Aroldis Chapman was acquired by the Rangers at the end of June as a part of a three-player deal with the Kansas City Royals. His regular-season run with Texas went decently, going 2-3 with a 3.72 ERA and four saves while averaging 15.5 strikeouts per nine innings across 30 relief appearances.
But fast forward to the postseason and the veteran flame-thrower has taken his play to the next level.
Having made seven relief appearances in the playoffs, Chapman pitched to a 1.42 ERA while striking out four batters with one hit allowed across 6 1/3 innings. His history — which includes a 2016 World Series ring — already proved that he was a postseason performer, but his latest run solidified that he still deserves that reputation in his mid-30s.
I like what Chapman has brought to the table, but I'm also a realistic thinker. Chapman is still a great reliever, but he also isn't the same player who made seven MLB All-Star appearances from 2012 to 2021. It's going to be tough to justify bringing him back if he hopes for a big raise above the $3.75 million he made this season.
While a team-friendly contract is always a possibility, don't count on the Rangers bringing Chapman back if he's hoping to pad his bank account.