The Rangers acquired right-hander Daniel Duarte from the Reds, per announcements from both clubs. The Reds, who designated Duarte for assignment on the weekend, will receive cash considerations in return. The Rangers now have a full 40-man roster. Duarte, 27, got a cup-of-coffee debut with the Reds in 2022, pitching 2 2/3 innings. He got a more sizable chunk of big league time … [Read more...] about Rangers Acquire Daniel Duarte From Reds
Rangers Sign Jose Urena To Minor League Deal
The Rangers announced Tuesday that they’ve signed veteran right-hander Jose Urena to a minor league contract. He’ll be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee this spring. Urena is represented by Premier Talent Sports & Entertainment. Each of the past two seasons has played out somewhat similarly for the now-32-year-old Urena. He’s split both years between two … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Jose Urena To Minor League Deal
Notable International Signings: 1/15/24
January 15 marks the official opening of the international signing period. While the vast majority of top talents have reached verbal agreements with teams months or years in advance, they’re allowed to formally put pen to paper to begin their affiliated careers. The signing period technically runs until December 15, but the top signees will ink their contracts as soon as first … [Read more...] about Notable International Signings: 1/15/24
Rangers, Austin Pruitt Agree To Minor League Deal
The Rangers have agreed to a minor league pact with free agent righty Austin Pruitt, reports Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. The Texas native will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee this spring. Pruitt, 34, spent the past two seasons in Oakland, where he pitched to a combined 3.65 ERA in 103 2/3 innings — primarily working out of the bullpen. Pruitt’s 16.2% … [Read more...] about Rangers, Austin Pruitt Agree To Minor League Deal
Yankees, Rangers Are “Potential Frontrunners” For Hector Neris
The market for right-hander Hector Neris may be picking up steam, as MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports that the Yankees and Rangers have emerged as potential frontrunners for the veteran’s services. After spending the first eight seasons of his career in Philadelphia, Neris hit the open market and landed with the Astros on a two-year deal prior to the 2022 campaign. The deal … [Read more...] about Yankees, Rangers Are “Potential Frontrunners” For Hector Neris