| News |
|---|
|
Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Kicks off throwing program
Wed, Feb 14, 2024, 10:21 AM
DeGrom (elbow) said that he began a throwing program Monday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
Analysis: DeGrom rested Tuesday before he resumed throwing Wednesday, and he may continue to limit himself to a few throwing sessions per week as he begins a slow ramp-up process from last June's Tommy John surgery. The Rangers are hoping for deGrom and co-ace Max Scherzer (back) to make midsummer returns from their respective surgeries, though no firm target date will likely be in place for either pitcher until they advance to the point in their rehab that they're facing hitters. The 35-year-old deGrom hasn't pitched more than 100 innings in any season since 2019 and will fall short of that threshold once again in 2024 while he's likely out for at least the first half of the campaign. |
|
Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Projected at DH
Wed, Feb 14, 2024, 7:43 AM
Foscue is tentatively projected as the primary designated hitter, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com.
Analysis: Foscue had a strong season at Triple-A Round Rock in 2023, posting an .862 OPS with 18 home runs, 84 RBI, 94 runs, 14 steals and more walks (85) than strikeouts (70) over 122 games for the Express. He's a natural second baseman but is blocked in the majors by Marcus Semien. As such, the Rangers plan to expose him to corner infield during spring training, which would set him up in a possible utility infielder/DH role. Designated hitter is the lone unsettled spot on offense for the Rangers. |
|
Adrian Sampson Adrian Sampson Gets NRI from Texas
Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 11:16 AM
Sampson signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Analysis: Sampson managed a 3.11 ERA over 21 outings (19 starts) with the Cubs in 2022 but made just nine minor-league appearances in 2023 while missing time following knee surgery. He's healthy now and will compete for a swingman job with the Rangers, but the 32-year-old's most likely destination to start 2024 is Triple-A Round Rock. |
|
Adolis Garcia Adolis Garcia Inks two-year pact with Texas
Thu, Feb 8, 2024, 11:04 AM
Garcia signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Rangers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: The two sides had been scheduled for an arbitration hearing Thursday, but that will no longer be necessary. Heyman says Garcia can push his total earnings over the two years to $20.25 million if he reaches incentives. The outfielder will be under team control for one additional year in 2026, as well, before reaching free agency. Garcia slashed .245/.328/.508 with 39 home runs in 2023 and added an additional eight long balls during the postseason. |
|
Chasen Shreve Chasen Shreve Will be in camp with Texas
Mon, Feb 5, 2024, 5:59 PM
Shreve signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Analysis: Shreve held a 4.63 ERA and 45:14 K:BB across 44.2 relief innings between the Tigers and Reds last season. The veteran left-hander has an uneven 10-year track record at the big-league level but will at least provide the Rangers with some experienced relief depth at Triple-A Round Rock. |
|
Jose Godoy Jose Godoy Gets NRI deal from Rangers
Mon, Feb 5, 2024, 5:56 PM
Godoy signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Analysis: Godoy, 29, spent 2023 at the Triple-A level between the Orioles and Yankees organizations. He saw spot action in the majors from 2021-22 and will give the Rangers some catching depth at Triple-A Round Rock. |
|
Danny Duffy Danny Duffy Back with Texas as NRI
Mon, Feb 5, 2024, 5:53 PM
Duffy signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Analysis: Duffy pitched at Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock in the Rangers organization last season, holding a 3.28 ERA and 42:29 K:BB over 35.2 innings. The veteran left-hander hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021 in large part due to arm issues, but the Rangers saw enough to like to bring him back on a non-guaranteed deal. |
|
DJ Peters DJ Peters Lands minor-league deal with Texas
Sat, Feb 3, 2024, 8:23 PM
Peters signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Jan. 31, Dave Coggin of PFA Baseball reports.
Analysis: Peters converted to pitching last season and had a rough go of it with the Tigers' Florida Complex League affiliate, holding a 6.23 ERA and 24:27 K:BB over 21.2 innings. He's 28 and it's a long shot that this works out, but the Rangers felt Peters showed enough potential as a pitcher to give him a flier. |
|
Alex De Goti Alex De Goti Catches on with Rangers
Fri, Feb 2, 2024, 10:11 AM
De Goti signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Jan. 26.
Analysis: De Goti spent the 2023 season at the Triple-A level between the Marlins and Twins organizations, posting just a .609 OPS in 55 games. The 29-year-old appeared in two games with the Astros back in 2021. |
|
Corey Seager Corey Seager Undergoes sports hernia surgery
Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 4:00 PM
Seager underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a sports hernia, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
Analysis: Seager initially suffered the injury during the postseason and the hope was that it would heal with some extended rest over the offseason. That didn't happen, however, so the decision was made to have the operation. The Rangers are hopeful that Seager will be ready in time for Opening Day, but if he's not, Ezequiel Duran would figure to see extra playing time in the early going. Seager was the runner-up for American League MVP in 2023 and captured World Series MVP honors during Texas' run to the title. |
|
Max Scherzer Max Scherzer On track for workouts soon
Sat, Jan 27, 2024, 9:25 PM
Scherzer (back) said Saturday that he's about three weeks away from resuming workouts, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
Analysis: Scherzer is six weeks removed from surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back and has progressed with no setbacks. The 39-year-old right-hander hopes to be ready to rejoin the Rangers' rotation by June or July, but it's a very rough timetable at this juncture. |
|
Daniel Duarte Daniel Duarte Designated for assignment
Sat, Jan 27, 2024, 9:07 PM
Duarte was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Friday.
Analysis: The Rangers needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster for the addition of David Robertson. Duarte was just acquired from the Reds via trade last month after he had been dropped from their 40-man roster and he'll go through the waiver process again. |
|
Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Will resume throwing in spring
Sat, Jan 27, 2024, 12:47 PM
DeGrom (elbow) said Saturday that he plans to begin throwing again in the spring, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: DeGrom didn't specify the exact date he'll start his program, but he added that he's happy with the progress he's made in his recovery. The 35-year-old righty underwent Tommy John surgery in July to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow and is projected to rejoin the Rangers late in the summer. |
|
Travis Jankowski Travis Jankowski Sticks with Texas on one-year deal
Fri, Jan 26, 2024, 4:49 PM
Jankowski signed a one-year, $1.7 million contract with the Rangers on Friday, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Jankowski made the team as a non-roster invitee last year and now gets a guaranteed contract after slashing .263/.357/.332 with one home run and 19 stolen bases over 107 contests. The 32-year-old outfielder looks tentatively in line to serve as the Rangers' fourth outfielder, although he could get pushed down in the pecking order when Wyatt Langford arrives. |
|
David Robertson David Robertson Lands with Rangers
Thu, Jan 25, 2024, 7:29 PM
Robertson signed a one-year contract worth between $11 and $12 million with the Rangers on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Robertson will join his ninth team in the last eight seasons, but he's been particularly impressive across his last two campaigns. In that span, he's combined to post 38 saves with a 159:50 K:BB across 129 innings. Robertson is likely to factor into the closer role with the Rangers, potentially splitting duties with Jose Leclerc. |
|
Blake Taylor Blake Taylor Invited to Rangers camp
Thu, Jan 25, 2024, 3:16 PM
Taylor signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Thursday and received an invitation to major-league spring training.
Analysis: Taylor spent all of last season with the Astros' Triple-A affiliate, where he put up a 5.15 ERA and 1.82 WHIP across 36.2 innings out of the bullpen. However, he boasts a 3.06 ERA across 79.1 frames in his major-league career and will have a chance to earn a spot in Texas' Opening Day bullpen. |
|
Jared Walsh Jared Walsh Gets NRI from Rangers
Thu, Jan 25, 2024, 3:10 PM
Walsh signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Analysis: Walsh had a breakout 2021 campaign when he slugged 29 home runs and made the All-Star team. Since then, though, he's managed a lowly .613 OPS and 32.1 percent strikeout rate across 572 plate appearances at the major-league level. The 30-year-old will compete for a reserve role with the Rangers but almost surely will report to Triple-A Round Rock to start 2024 as he looks to get his career back on track. |
|
Matt Duffy Matt Duffy Receives NRI from Texas
Thu, Jan 25, 2024, 3:10 PM
Duffy signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Thursday and received an invitation to major-league spring training.
Analysis: Duffy elected free agency in November after slashing .251/.306/.325 across 209 plate appearances with the Royals last season. The 33-year-old infielder won't see many starts with the defending World Series champions, but his defensive versatility and ability to maintain a decent batting average could allow him to win a spot on the Rangers' bench during spring training. |
|
Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Working out at infield corners
Mon, Jan 22, 2024, 9:19 AM
Foscue's defensive work this offseason has been focused mainly on first and third base, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Foscue -- who is a natural second baseman -- plans to receive most of his reps leading into spring training at first base. During his time at Triple-A Round Rock in 2023, Foscue made starts at every infield spot aside from shortstop, in addition to nine starts at designated hitter. The 2020 first-round pick's best chance at extended playing time with the Rangers in 2024 -- barring an injury to one of the team's starters -- likely would be as a utility infielder and/or DH. Foscue slashed .266/.394/.468 with 18 home runs and 14 stolen bases over 122 contests with Round Rock last season. |
|
Jose Urena Jose Urena Invited to Rangers camp
Tue, Jan 16, 2024, 12:49 PM
Urena signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Analysis: Urena made a combined 10 starts for the Rockies and White Sox last season, producing an ugly 6.45 ERA and 29:22 K:BB over 44.2 innings. The 32-year-old veteran will probably begin the 2024 season as part of Triple-A Round Rock's rotation. |
Connect With Us:
