ARLINGTON -- The Rangers beat the Mariners, 9-7, on Wednesday night in their first game after the Trade Deadline. That’s a good first step for manager Chris Woodward as he talked about what’s next for the Rangers.

“I’m excited about having some growth in the last two months and getting back to winning some baseball games,” Woodward said. “We’ve got to get back to that winning mentality. Hopefully getting this Deadline out of the way puts that to rest so we can get back to the baseball we were playing before.”

There is more on the Rangers' agenda for the final two months. The list includes:

• Catcher Jose Trevino. The Rangers need to see if he is Major League ready. He has the defensive skills, but the bat hasn’t developed as expected in the Minors. He will be called up Friday.

• Isiah Kiner-Falefa. The catching experiment is over. The Rangers will now look at him at third base, and he has played the position well in the past when subbing for Adrian Beltre. Like Trevino, there is still a question about his offense, but shedding the shin guards and other catching accoutrements may help.

• Willie Calhoun. Woodward seems determined to take a hard look at him over the final two months. He will likely get playing time over …

• Hunter Pence. He is a free agent after the season. He has had a productive season, but there seems little other reason to make his playing time a priority unless he wants to re-sign with the Rangers.

“Right now, I am trying to enjoy this year and play as good as I can,” Pence said. “I don’t look that far ahead.”

• Starting pitching. The Rangers are looking at right-handers Adrian Sampson and Ariel Jurado, but others are starting to line up behind them including left-handers Kolby Allard, Joe Palumbo and Brock Burke. Allard, acquired from the Braves, is almost certain to get a serious look from the Rangers. Then there is…

• Right-hander Pedro Payano. He has never been considered a big-time prospect despite a live arm. He was called up out of necessity this summer because the Rangers were running out of options. But he is in the Rangers' rotation now and off to a decent start. Who knows where this will go?

• José Leclerc. Woodward made it clear Wednesday. Leclerc will get another chance to close.

“Yeah, I can honestly say with all confidence he will get an opportunity,” Woodward said. “Probably soon.”

• Bullpen. The Rangers have five rookie relievers in their bullpen in Kyle Bird, Taylor Guerrieri, Phillips Valdez, Brett Martin and Locke St. John. There are more in the Minors who could be here soon including Demarcus Evans, Joe Barlow and Emmanuel Clase.

“I’m really excited to see what these young guys can do,” Woodward said. “We are always looking through the championship lens and see who fits what roles or where they may fit in a championship role. That way when we get into the offseason, we can properly evaluate where guys are and where they can get to.”

• Rafael Montero. The Rangers may have landed a viable bullpen option from the former Mets prospect who had a long recovery from Tommy John surgery. The guy can pitch. He just might want to do it a little quicker when he is on the mound.

• Joey Gallo. He may play in September. He may not. He wants to but said the most important thing is letting his right hand heal from surgery. He is 100 percent correct on that point.

• Start a Most Valuable Player Award campaign for Danny Santana. Also see if he fits at third base.

• Scott Heineman. His slash line at Triple-A Nashville is .372/.435/.581. He can play first base and the outfield. Those numbers are getting hard to ignore.

• File missing person reports on Ronald Guzman, Wei-Chieh Huang, C.D. Pelham, Taylor Hearn, and Jeffrey Springs.

• Outfielder Bayron Lora. MLB.com writer Jesse Sanchez has reported the Rangers are going to sign the 16-year-old power prodigy for $4.2 million. The signing has not been announced with the supposition being they still need to pick up more international bonus slot money. They picked up $1 million from the White Sox on Wednesday.

• Pitcher Nate Jones. The Rangers acquired Jones in the deal with the White Sox. He is an eight-year veteran setup reliever who is out for the season while recovering from flexor tendon surgery. The Rangers are expected to decline a $5.15 million option on him for next season, but they could try to re-sign him to a Minor League contract.

“When he is healthy, he is one of the better setup relievers in the American League,” general manager Jon Daniels said. “We want to get around him and make a more informed decision.”

• Edinson Vólquez. Let him pitch a couple of September games in relief, let him retire and then convince him to go to work as a Minor League pitching instructor/coordinator/coach/guru.

• Convince Elvis Andrus he needs another walkup song besides "Baby Shark."