Thomas signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Monday.
Analysis: Thomas spent the 2024 campaign overseas playing in the Japan Western League for the Orix Buffaloes, batting .242 with two home runs, 19 RBI and 18 runs scored in 89 games. He made it to the big leagues with the A's in 2022 and 2023 but appeared in only 29 games over this stretch. Thomas will have a chance to compete against big-league arms during spring training but will presumably open 2025 at Triple-A.
Cody Thomas Inks deal with Japanese team
Thomas signed a contract with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball on Tuesday.
Analysis: Thomas saw spot duty with the Athletics the last two seasons, producing a .641 OPS in 29 games. The 28-year-old will now ply his trade overseas for the first time.
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