Height
6'2"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
26
College
N/A
Draft
2018, Rd 1, #15
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 48 | 3.2637362 | 0-2 | 51 | 1.054945 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Cole Winn's rookie deal earns an A+ CVI at just $780K AAV, representing exceptional value for a relief pitcher with an A performance grade. The 26-year-old's first-round pedigree (15th overall in 2018) is finally translating to MLB production, making this pre-arbitration salary an absolute steal for the Rangers' bullpen depth. At replacement-level money, Winn provides above-average relief pitching that would typically cost several million on the open market, giving Texas significant roster flexibility. However, his injury placement mid-season has created durability concerns that somewhat temper the contract's upside, as availability questions now define much of his evaluation despite the talent being evident. The one-year term eliminates long-term risk while allowing the Rangers to capture maximum surplus value from a second-year player who entered 2026 with legitimate roster leverage potential. With arbitration years looming, this represents the final opportunity for Texas to secure elite production at this price point from their former top prospect.
Performance Analysis
Cole Winn grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 3.36 ERA (below the league average of 4.20, a strong mark) and a 1.05 WHIP across 59.0 innings pitched with a 7.5 K/9 rate. As a sophomore at 26, Cole is a key contributor for the Rangers.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs SEA | W 3-0 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Tue, 4/7 | vs SEA | W 2-1 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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