The Texas Rangers are sticking close behind the Seattle Mariners in the AL West race, as the Rangers are just 1.5 games out of the top spot in the division at 45-45. They also own the third and final AL Wild Card spot entering play on July 6.As July rolls along, it will be very interesting to see where the Rangers end up. If they're in contention still by the end of the month, they might be buyers at this year's trade deadline.Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden of The Athletic proposed a trade idea for the Rangers that would try to address their offensive need by adding Luis Robert Jr. from the New York Mets, but at a cost far too high for the injured Mets outfielder.Rangers trade idea lands Luis Robert Jr. for two prospects"Best fit: Luis Robert Jr., CF, New York Mets," Bowden writes.