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Mitch Garver Avoids ArbitrationThe Texas Rangers and catcher Mitch Garver avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.9 million deal on Friday. Garver had a down year in his first year with the Rangers in 2022, hitting just .207/.298/.404 with a .702 OPS, 10 home runs, 24 RBI, 23 runs scored and a stolen base in 54 games. The 31-year-old backstop had season-ending surgery on his right forearm in July. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to return to the 31-homer mark he set in 2019 with the Minnesota Twins, but a bounce-back could be in the cards in 2023 if he can stay fully healthy. Still, fantasy managers should only consider him as a backup catcher for the time being. Garver is expected to split time with Jonah Heim in his second year with the team.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 14, 2023, 5:31:12 PM- TEX
Sandy Leon Signs Minor-League Deal With RangersThe Texas Rangers signed free-agent catcher Sandy Leon to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. Leon played in 33 combined games in 2022 with the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins, hitting .169/.298/.211 with no homers, four RBI and six runs scored in 86 plate appearances. He had meniscus surgery on his right knee in October and is unlikely to be on the Opening Day roster, as the team already has backstops Jonah Heim and Sam Huff. The 33-year-old veteran has played 11 years in the big leagues and has a career slash line of .210/.278/.314 with a .592 OPS and 31 home runs, so he's never been much of an offensive force.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 12, 2023, 6:00:18 PM - TEX
Injured Rangers Agree With Kyle FunkhouserThe Texas Rangers agreed with free-agent right-hander Kyle Funkhouser (shoulder) on a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to a source. Funkhouser was a key part of the bullpen for the Detroit Tigers in 2021 but missed all of last season with a shoulder injury. The 28-year-old had a 3.42 ERA (4.27 FIP), 1.40 WHIP, one save, 63 strikeouts and 38 walks in 68 1/3 innings over 57 appearances (two starts) in his second major-league season with Detroit in 2021. Funkhouser underwent surgery on his shoulder injury last July, so he's unlikely to be available for the Rangers until the second half of 2023. In 85 2/3 big-league innings, Funkhouser has a 4.20 ERA (4.61 FIP), 1.51 WHIP and 19.8 percent strikeout rate.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 5, 2023, 6:06:13 PM - TEX
Rangers Land Nathan Eovaldi On Two-Year DealThe Texas Rangers signed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi to a two-year, $34 million deal on Tuesday. The 32-year-old can earn up to $63 million in three years if every condition is met. This is another effort by the Rangers to bolster their rotation, which now stands as one of the deepest and most talented in the major leagues. Eovaldi is entering his 12th year in the pros and is certainly a key addition to the Texas organization. He spent the last five years in Boston and posted a 3.87 ERA across 109 1/3 innings in 2022. He missed out on some quality starts due to a couple of injury setbacks, but he is projected to serve as a front-line starter in Texas if he can stay healthy.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 28, 2022, 2:34:11 AM - TEXAngels Express Interest in Nathan Eovaldi
The Los Angeles Angels have made several upgrades this offseason and continue to take action. The rotation is their next target, and free-agent right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is a figure of interest. Eovaldi has spent the last five seasons in Boston and served as a critical component of the Red Sox rotation. The 32-year-old commenced just 20 starts in 2022 and spent considerable time on the injured list. He finished with a 3.87 ERA, 103 punchouts, and a 4.30 FIP. Although just a year prior, Eovaldi was a candidate for the AL Cy Young after posting a league-low 2.79 FIP. Barring any health issues, the Houston native will serve as a front-line starter for Phil Nevin's club if a deal can be reached.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 26, 2022, 6:43:14 PM - TEX
Rangers Sign Nick Snyder To Minor-League DealThe Texas Rangers signed right-hander Nick Snyder, catcher David Garcia and left-hander Lucas Jacobsen to minor-league deals on Friday. Snyder will return to Texas after playing most of the year for Triple-A Round Rock. The 27-year-old pitched in one inning for the Rangers and allowed two earned runs on one hit. He had a 4.97 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 51 strikeouts in 38 innings over 41 outings (one start) in the minors. Garcia will also return after slashing .229/.306/.349 with five home runs and 39 RBI in two minor-league levels. Jacobsen made 19 appearances (one start) for Double-A Frisco and Round Rock in 2022, posting a strong 2.29 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, three saves and 30 strikeouts in 19 2/3 frames.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 9, 2022, 10:14:10 PM - TEX
Rangers Sign Andrew HeaneyThe Texas Rangers signed free-agent left-hander Andrew Heaney to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Heaney already had a few three-year offers on the open market, but he was pushing for a fourth year. It's unclear if he got that with Texas after throwing 75 innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022. The Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants were also interested in the 31-year-old southpaw. Starting pitching has been a priority for Texas this offseason, as they've already traded for Jake Odorizzi and signed Jacob deGrom to a five-year deal. Injuries limited Heaney to just 16 outings (14 starts) in 2022 for the Dodgers, but he had a strong 3.10 ERA (3.75 FIP), a 1.09 WHIP and 110 strikeouts in 72 2/3 innings when he was on the mound.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 6, 2022, 9:42:00 PM - TEX
Jacob deGrom Signs Five-Year Deal With RangersThe Texas Rangers have signed right-hander Jacob deGrom to a five-year, $185 million deal on Friday, according to sources. His physical is passed and the deal is done. The contract includes a conditional sixth-year option that would take the total deal to $222 million, and it includes a full no-trade clause. Despite dealing with plenty of injuries over the last several years, deGrom priced him out of New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's range this offseason. The four-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young winner was still great when healthy in 2022, going 5-4 with a 3.08 ERA (2.13 FIP), a 0.75 WHIP, 102 strikeouts and just eight walks in 11 starts (64 1/3 innings). He'll now become Texas' ace for a Rangers team desperate for better starting pitching. deGrom is a risk-reward injury-prone fantasy ace.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 3, 2022, 1:13:28 AM - TEX
Martin Perez Officially Accepts Qualifying OfferTexas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez officially accepted the team's one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer on Tuesday, according to a source. The 31-year-old veteran southpaw's 2022 season was one of the bigger surprises among starting pitchers. He went 12-8 and made the All-Star team for the first time in his 11th major-league season. Perez had a career-best 2.89 ERA (3.26 FIP), a 1.26 WHIP, a career-high 169 strikeouts and 69 walks in 196 1/3 innings over his 32 starts in his first season with the Rangers. Whether he can do it for a second season in a row is another story. Perez has a career 4.43 ERA (4.35 FIP), a 1.45 WHIP and a 909:470 K:BB in 1,299 innings over 253 appearances (223 starts).
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Nov 15, 2022, 8:14:00 PM - TEX
Rangers Acquire Jake Odorizzi From The BravesThe Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Jake Odorizzi and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday in exchange for left-hander Kolby Allard. Odorizzi began the 2022 season with the Houston Astros and was traded to the Braves in August. He finished the year 6-6 with a combined 4.40 ERA (4.28 FIP), a 1.33 WHIP, 86 strikeouts and 35 walks in 106 1/3 total innings over 22 starts. The 32-year-old wasn't as good in Atlanta, going 2-3 with a 5.24 ERA (5.14 FIP), a 1.55 WHIP and 40 strikeouts in 46 1/3 frames over 10 starts. Odorizzi should be guaranteed a rotation spot in Texas to open the 2023 season, but he'll have to pitch much better to be anything more than a back-end fantasy starter in deeper leagues.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Nov 10, 2022, 1:18:41 AM