Rangers acquire catcher, relief pitcher from Angels

The Texas Rangers made their first trade of the 2026 season on Wednesday, sending a prospect to the Angels for a catcher and a relief pitcher.Rangers acquire two playersThe Texas Rangers have acquired catcher Logan O'Hoppe and relief pitcher Chase Silseth in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels, the club announced on Wednesday.Infield prospect Angel Arredondo is being traded to the Angels to complete the deal.O'Hoppe is batting .209 with a .565 OPS in 75 games this season. He has hit four home runs and has 23 runs batted in.He should step right into playing time in Texas, as both Rangers starting catchers, Kyle Higashioka and Danny Jansen, are on the injured list.Silseth sports a .272 earned run average in 47 relief appearances in 2026. He's struck out 48 and issued 22 walks in 39.2 innings.