The Texas Rangers are in the final stages of a deal that would send two-time American League Cy Young winner Corey Kluber from the Cleveland Indians to Arlington.

A deal is close, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan:

Rosenthal also noted that — should a trade be completed — Kluber's club option for the 2021 season would be converted to an $18 million vesting option that becomes guaranteed if he hits certain quotas:

Kluber made just seven starts in 2019 due to a forearm issue that was followed by an oblique strain. He has been a popular trade candidate in Cleveland for the last few years as the team looks for new ways to slash payroll and make room for a potential Francisco Lindor extension.

The Rangers went into the 2019 Winter Meetings looking like a club that would spend big, but they came away empty after watching third baseman Anthony Rendon sign with the Los Angeles Angels.

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Despite the injuries this past season, there is no questioning Kluber's status as one of the elite pitchers of this generation. The 33-year-old ranked third in fWAR — behind just Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw — among all pitchers between 2014 and 2018.

Texas is building a foundation in its rotation behind Lance Lynn and Mike Minor, both of whom had breakout performances last season. They are still looking for a regular third baseman after missing on Rendon and reportedly ending talks with Josh Donaldson.

Considering that the Rangers are moving into a new stadium in 2020 and looking to put a solid product on the field, it appears they will continue to stay aggressive for the remainder of the offseason.