Rangers acquire Max Scherzer in surprising deal

Texas Rangers are giving their team a much needed boost, signing Max Scherzer.

The AL West leaders acquired the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a blockbuster trade on Sunday just hours after they announced Nathan Eovaldi will be on the 15-day injured list with a strained right forearm.

News of the agreement broke Saturday night while the Rangers were losing for the sixth time in eight games, trimming their lead over second-place Houston to one game.

We’ve acquired RHP Max Scherzer and cash considerations from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league INF/OF Luisangel Acuña. pic.twitter.com/Mg2qrwIQ4C

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Texas also landed left-handed starter Jordan Montgomery, right-handed reliever Chris Stratton and international bonus pool money from the St. Louis Cardinals. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said Scherzer will make his Rangers debut Thursday against Chicago White Sox.