The Texas Rangers plan to contend next season, according to Jon Daniels.

"This is not a rebuild," the general manager said. "We expect to win."

Regardless, significant changes will be coming for the Rangers. They need to fill out the starting rotation and bullpen with as many as seven pitchers and are expected to get a bit younger.

They are also expected to have a payroll closer to 2016 levels ($155 million) than what they started this season with ($165 million).

"The pitching side is where we're going to be the most active from an acquisition standpoint and what we're looking to do this winter," Daniels said. "We probably have two starters and four relievers we can pencil in right now and a number of other guys in competition.

"Sometimes smart is the top-of-the-market moves. Sometimes the best moves are Yu Darvish and Cole Hamels and Joe Nathan. Sometimes the best moves are Jake Diekman and Colby Lewis."