It still looks unreal. On Friday, the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks go head-to-head to fight for a World Series title. Defying all expectations, both teams conquered their individual division in thrilling match-ups. No one expected the regular season toppers like the LA Dodgers or Houston Astros to fail the postseason. After a point, many were even rooting for the Phillies. And yet, here the results stand.

Much has been said about their teams and performances, but who will play for each team? Which nine players will open the first game? Which superstars are returning, and who are sidelined? Let’s find out.

All About the Texas Rangers World Series Roster

Organizing a baseball team is like a Rubik’s cube; any wrong step will make a big difference. To form the current 26-man roster, the management suffered through trades and free-agent deals and even lost the Fall Classic in consecutive years (2010-11). As the 2023 best-of-seven edition arrives, let’s see which players made it.

Notably, designated hitter Mitch Garver has made it back safe and sound. Astros reliever Bryan Abreu earned quite the reputation for first hitting Adolis García, ruled intentional by umpires, and then Garver in the ALCS. But the Rangers’ DH cleared X-rays and MRIs and is ready to take on Game 1.

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Taking place on Oct. 27 at 7:05 p.m. CT (8:05 p.m. ET), FOX Sports will cover it. While the first two games take place at Globe Life Field, the next three will be at Chase Field. If a Game 6 or 7 is required, the two teams will once again fly to Texas. Let’s see who wins four games first!

The Texas Rangers Squad That Took More Than a Decade of Building

One the diamond, one player cannot make it or break it for a team. It took more than a decade for the Rangers to get here, although it may seem like they’ve turned into overnight sensations. Veteran pitcher José Leclerc, who has been in Texas since 2010, is proof of how long the team has been working towards this roster.

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Max Scherzer, if he can stay healthy, is a huge advantage. Nathan Eovaldi and Jordan Montgomery combined can also serve as strong tools, as can Aroldis Chapman. Evan Carter has been a big outfield presence and of course, not to forget ALCS MVP Adolis García.

This year, the first game of the World Series will bring two underdogs face to face. But who will make it to the end? Will Texas finally have a trophy to call its own? Or will Arizona surprise the league with its second franchise trophy?

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