Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Wed 7/2/25 2:41 PM

Pillar announced his retirement from professional baseball Wednesday in his appearance on the "Foul Territory" podcast.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar put up a .465 OPS in 20 games with the Rangers earlier this season before being released. The 36-year-old played parts of 13 big-league seasons for 10 different teams, finishing with a .255/.293/.405 batting line, 114 home runs and 111 stolen bases.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sat 5/31/25 3:55 PM

Pillar was released by the Rangers on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar was DFA'd by the Rangers this past Sunday, and the 36-year-old outfielder will test the open market rather than remain in the organization. Pillar slashed .209/.209/.256 with one home run and three RBI in 43 plate appearances prior to his exit from the Rangers' 40-man roster. He should garner interest from teams looking to add veteran depth to its outfield.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sun 5/25/25 11:53 AM

The Rangers designated Pillar for assignment Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder is being jettisoned from the 26-man active roster and 40-man roster to create room for Alejandro Osuna, who was promoted from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday with Joc Pederson (hand) heading to the injured list. Pillar earned a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster and saw action in 20 games, producing a .209/.209/.256 slash line in 43 plate appearances.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Mon 5/19/25 8:48 AM

Pillar started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar was activated off the injured list Sunday and in the lineup against Houston left-hander Framber Valdez. Pillar is typically in the lineup against lefties but could see opportunities against right-handers after primary center fielder Evan Carter (quad) was placed on the 10-day injured list.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sun 5/18/25 11:59 AM

Pillar (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting in right field and batting eighth Sunday against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder has been sidelined for the past couple weeks due to back inflammation, but he's ready to rejoin the Rangers after going 1-for-10 during a three-game rehab assignment. Pillar won't be an everyday fixture in the lineup, but he has a decent path to playing time with Evan Carter (quadriceps) landing on the injured list Sunday.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sat 5/17/25 9:46 AM

Pillar (back) began a rehab assignment for Double-A Frisco on Wednesday and is 1-for-7 over two games.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar started at designated hitter Wednesday and played seven innings in center field Thursday. He was rested Friday but the assignment is set to continue through the weekend, MLB.com reports.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Wed 5/14/25 11:50 AM

Pillar (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar has missed the last week of action with lower-back inflammation but is ready to test himself in a game setting. He is eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list at any point and shouldn't need many rehab at-bats before rejoining the Rangers' active roster.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Wed 5/7/25 5:00 PM

The Rangers placed Pillar on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to lower back inflammation.
EDGE Analysis
Texas will wait until Thursday to name a replacement for Pillar on the 26-man active roster, but Kennedi Landry of MLB.com relays that Ezequiel Duran is en route from Triple-A Round Rock to join the big club in Boston ahead of its series finale in Boston. Pillar had been filling a short-side platoon role in center field and had typically served as the Rangers' leadoff hitter against left-handed pitching.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Thu 5/1/25 2:00 PM

Pillar (back) will start in center field and bat leadoff in Thursday's game against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar hadn't played since Monday due to a sore back, but he'll be back in the lineup while the Rangers wrap up their four-game set against the Athletics with a matchup against southpaw Jeffrey Springs. Leody Taveras is expected to continue serving as the Rangers' primary center fielder, though Pillar will usually replace him when Texas faces left-handed pitching.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Tue 4/29/25 6:47 PM

Pillar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics due to back soreness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder is usually in the lineup against left-handed pitching, but the back issue will keep him on the bench versus A's southpaw Jacob Lopez. Pillar is likely to sit again Wednesday against righty Luis Severino but could be back in the starting nine Thursday against lefty Jeffrey Springs.