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Owen White Owen White Removed from 40-man roster
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:08 PM
The Rangers designated White for assignment Friday.
Analysis: The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the signing of Hoby Milner. White was arguably the Rangers' top pitching prospect two years ago, but his stuff and results have backed up since then. He spent most of the 2024 season at Triple-A Round Rock, holding a 5.64 ERA and 87:48 K:BB over 99 innings. White is still just 25, so there could be interest via trade or waivers. |
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Codi Heuer Codi Heuer Receives invite to spring training
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 5:46 PM
The Rangers invited Heuer to spring training Thursday.
Analysis: Heuer was not able to pitch in 2024 due to a fractured right elbow he suffered in 2023. He was only able to pitch in 12.2 inning during 2023 and he allowed 11 earned runs in his shortened season. The right-hander made his last MLB appearances in 2021, when he pitched for both Chicago teams. The veteran recorded a 4.28 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 61.1 innings that season. Spring training will not only be an opportunity for Heuer to impress, but for him to get his arm back to live action as well |
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Alan Trejo Alan Trejo Gets deal from TEX
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 5:24 PM
Trejo signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Thursday and received an invitation to spring training.
Analysis: In 67 big-league plate appearances with the Rockies last year, Trejo managed just a .325 OPS and one RBI -- by far his worst offensive season in the majors. He bounced back after signing a minor-league deal with the Dodgers, slashing .265/.346/.408 with 24 RBI and five stolen bases in Triple-A, but there is still little hope for him to contribute in a meaningful way for the Rangers. |
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Marcus Semien Marcus Semien Could get more off days
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 8:22 AM
Texas manager Bruce Bochy is considering giving Semien more days off in 2025, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Semien, who is entering his age-34 season, has missed just four regular-season games in three years with the Rangers. Bochy said Wednesday he's discussed the idea of more off time with Semien and also broached moving him around the batting order; the second baseman has been Texas' primary leadoff hitter since signing with the club in 2022. Semien's .699 OPS last season was lower than his career mark (.763), but there wasn't much difference in his underlying metrics, suggesting a .250 BABIP as the most likely reason for his subpar 2024 season. |
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Tucker Barnhart Tucker Barnhart Gets NRI from Texas
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 10:01 AM
Barnhart signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Saturday and received an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Barnhart slashed just .173/.287/.210 over 96 plate appearances with the Diamondbacks last season before being cut at the end of June, and his performance didn't improve at all after signing a minor-league deal with Cincinnati in August. The 33-year-old backstop will now get another chance to turn things around with the Rangers, though his chances of suddenly breaking out offensively are slim. |
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Roansy Contreras Roansy Contreras Booted from 40-man roster
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 7:52 PM
Contreras was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Thursday.
Analysis: The Rangers claimed Contreras off waivers October 31, but he'll now be booted from the 40-man roster before throwing a pitch. He could still compete for a roster spot in spring training, though it looks unlikely that he'll play a significant role for the team to begin 2025. |
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Jacob Webb Jacob Webb One-year deal with Texas
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 1:34 PM
The Rangers signed Webb to a one-year, $1.25 million contract Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Webb was non-tendered by the Orioles last month but has landed on his feet with a major-league deal. The 31-year-old posted a 3.02 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 56.2 regular-season innings with Baltimore in 2024. |
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Michael Plassmeyer Michael Plassmeyer MiLB deal with Texas
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 12:06 PM
The Rangers signed Plassmeyer to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Plassmeyer, 28, spent the 2024 season at Triple-A Indianapolis in the Pirates organization, posting a 7.93 ERA but also an 86:13 K:BB over 70.1 innings. The lefty has starter and reliever experience and it's not clear which role the Rangers have planned for him, but he's likely to begin the year at Triple-A Round Rock. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Headed to Rangers
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 11:26 PM
The Marlins traded Burger to the Rangers on Tuesday in exchange for Echedry Vargas, Max Acosta and Brayan Mendoza, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Marlins will plunge even further into their full-scale rebuild by trading away Burger, who slashed .265/.315/.472 and launched 38 home runs during his 190-game tenure in Miami. Now with the Rangers, the 28-year-old slugger's easiest path to playing time is likely as Texas' third baseman, though his subpar defense could cause him to move into the DH spot. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Returning to Texas
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 7:13 PM
Eovaldi agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Eovaldi turned down his $20 million player option earlier in the offseason, but he'll officially remain in Arlington on a multi-year deal that will pay him $5 million more in 2025 than if he had exercised his option. The 34-year-old righty has been fairly consistent during his time with the Rangers, posting a 3.72 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over the last two seasons, and he'll presumably follow Jacob deGrom as the second man in Texas' rotation. |
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Adrian Houser Adrian Houser Inks minors deal with Rangers
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 11:13 AM
Houser signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: After posting a career-worst 5.84 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 69.1 innings, Houser was cut by the Mets in late July. He spent time with the Orioles' and Cubs' Triple-A affiliates to finish off the regular season and will now head to Texas on his third minor-league contract in four months. Barring a significant turnaround, the 31-year-old righty will likely fill in as organizational depth at Triple-A Round Rock. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Set to split time at catcher
Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 12:18 PM
Rangers general manager Ross Fenstermaker said Tuesday that Higashioka and Jonah Heim will split time at catcher in 2025, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Texas announced the signing of Higashioka to a two-year, $13.5 million contract on Monday. The 34-year-old is coming off the best offensive season of his career, having posted a .739 OPS with 17 home runs over 84 games with the Padres. Higashioka's 263 plate appearances in 2024 were a career high, but it sounds like he'll have a good shot to eclipse that total in 2025. |
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Jonah Heim Jonah Heim Will share time with Higashioka
Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 12:13 PM
Rangers general manager Ross Fenstermaker said Tuesday that Heim and Kyle Higashioka will receive equal playing time at catcher next season, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: It's not a surprise to hear that Higashioka will play extensively after the Rangers announced a two-year, $13.5 million contract with the veteran catcher. Heim made the All-Star team and won a Gold Glove in 2023, but fell off to just a .602 OPS and also saw his defensive metrics dip significantly in 2024. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Lands with Rangers
Mon, Dec 2, 2024, 7:23 PM
Higashioka signed a two-year, $13.5 million contract with Texas on Monday, which includes a $7 million mutual option for 2027.
Analysis: Higashioka will add a veteran presence to the backstop position for Texas and is likely to share the workload with Jonah Heim, who struggled during the 2024 campaign. Higashioka is coming off one of his most productive seasons at the plate, swatting a career-high 17 home runs and recording 45 RBI in 84 games for the Padres. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Close to baseball activities
Tue, Nov 26, 2024, 10:59 AM
Seager (hip/hernia) is close to being cleared to perform all baseball activities, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Seager underwent sports hernia surgery in September. He's been resting and rehabbing for the last two months but is almost ready to begin his normal offseason routine. Seager is expected to head into spring training at 100 percent. |
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Adolis Garcia Adolis Garcia Begins running
Tue, Nov 26, 2024, 10:52 AM
Garcia (knee) has been cleared to begin running, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Garcia's 2024 season ended prematurely due to a sprained left patella tendon in his knee. He did not require surgery on the knee and is now ready to go through his normal offseason routine. The expectation is that the 31-year-old will head into spring training without restrictions. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Cleared to swing bat
Tue, Nov 26, 2024, 10:40 AM
Carter (back) has been swinging a bat and is expected to be 100 percent for the start of spring training, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Carter was limited to just 45 games this season due to a nagging back problem and underwent an ablation procedure in October to remove tissue from his back. The expectation is that he'll be without restrictions once spring training rolls around. The 22-year-old posted just a .633 OPS over 162 plate appearances in 2024 but should enter 2025 with a regular role for the Rangers. |
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Josh Sborz Josh Sborz Gets contract with Texas
Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 8:27 PM
Sborz (shoulder) signed a one-year contract with the Rangers on Friday to avoid arbitration.
Analysis: Sborz appeared in just 17 major-league games in 2024, as he spent four separate stints on the Rangers' injured list due to a right shoulder injury. He managed to post a 3.86 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 16.1 innings, and Sborz could be an effective option out of the Rangers' bullpen in 2025. However, he is set to miss the first few months of the campaign after undergoing shoulder surgery in mid-November,Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. |
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Dane Dunning Dane Dunning Reaches deal with TEX
Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 4:20 PM
Dunning signed a one-year, $2.66 million contract with the Rangers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Dunning's 2025 salary represents a $670,000 pay cut from 2024, though he'll have opportunities to earn more money through incentives. It's not too surprising to see the 29-year-old righty receive a lower base salary after putting up a career-worst 5.31 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 95 innings. |
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Caleb Boushley Caleb Boushley Gets minors deal from Texas
Thu, Nov 21, 2024, 4:46 PM
Boushley signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Friday.
Analysis: Boushley has struggled in the minors over the past couple of seasons, turning in a 5.17 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over 270 total innings between the Brewers' and Twins' Triple-A affiliates since 2023. Nonetheless, he'll join the Rangers organization to help fill out the rotation at Triple-A Round Rock, though he likely won't be much of a factor for the big-league squad. |
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