In Gonzalez, the Rangers land a pretty decent starting option for their stretch drive (and a replacement for Yu Darvish, who was traded to the Dodgers last month). Texas is currently four games out of a Wild Card berth and needed the rotation help, clearly.

Forbes, a former shortstop, is plenty athletic and versatile. However, he has yet to show much with the bat since turning pro in 2014. The 21-year-old is still a decent addition in exchange for a journeyman pitcher (Gonzalez) whose value may never be higher.

Buyer beware on Gonzalez, as he moves from Chicago to Texas (a notorious home-run haven in the American League). He has a better chance for victories, but his numbers could get ugly in Arlington. As for Forbes, he is not a big fantasy factor at this point. He needs to do more in order to get on the radar.