The Pale Hose don't have great starting pitching depth beyond their current rotation, so they are hoping the 26-year-old Ranaudo can help in this area. Ranaudo has big-league experience as both a starter and reliever but struggled earlier in 2016 with Texas.

The Rangers decided to give up on Ranaudo and instead take a flier on the younger Ball, a towering right-hander who was pitching out of the bullpen at low Single-A Kannapolis this season. It's a solid acquisition for the Rangers, as Ranaudo has limited upside.

Ranaudo should not be on the fantasy radar since he is merely a depth swingman for the White Sox. Ball should be on the radar but won't become a factor for several more campaigns.