Rangers met with Wheeler. Also mentions he’s expected to pick a team this week.
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2019/12/03/sources-rangers-meet-with-free-agent-3b-anthony-rendon/
Because the controllable starting pitcher would be a lot cheaper than overpaying for someone not quite as good, as opposed to what the cost would be to get a solid 2nd baseman (ie: Villar).