The Rangers signed Buchanan to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, The Dallas Morning News reports. Buchanan got into one game with the Reds in 2024, which was his first appearance at the major-league level since 2015. The 35-year-old will give the Rangers some organizational rotation depth.
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The Rangers signed Buchanan to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, The Dallas Morning News reports. Buchanan got into one game with the Reds in 2024, which was his first appearance at the major-league level since 2015. The 35-year-old will give the Rangers some organizational rotation depth.
The Rangers designated Anderson for assignment Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Joc Pederson, whose signing was officially announced. Anderson, 27, holds a 6.35 ERA and 59:24 K:BB over 62.1 relief innings across the last two seasons. He has a 32.7 percent strikeout rate at the Triple-A level, so it's possible Anderson draws interest via trade or waivers.
The Rangers signed Murphy to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training camp. Murphy spent 2024 overseas with Japan's Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and finished with a 2-2 record across six games with a 3.62 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 59.2 innings. He last saw major-league action with the Nationals during the 2022 regular season, and across six appearances he logged a 6.35 ERA and 2.82 WHIP over 5.2 frames. If he doesn't make the Rangers' 26-man roster at the end of spring training, Murphy will likely spend most of his time with Triple-A Round Rock in 2025.
The Rangers designated Huff for assignment Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. Huff has put up a .768 OPS with 10 home runs in 214 career plate appearances in the majors, albeit with a 33.6 percent strikeout rate. He never really got an extended look at the major-league level, but Huff should draw some interest via trade or waivers, especially if a team believes he can be capable enough defensively at catcher.
The Rangers signed Armstrong to a one-year contract Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. Armstrong spent time with three different teams in 2024, finishing with a 4.86 ERA and 66:25 K:BB over 66.2 innings between the Rays, Cardinals and Cubs. The 34-year-old righty should operate in middle relief for Texas.
The Rangers signed Pederson to a two-year, $37 million contract Monday, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. The deal has an opt out after the first year. Pederson is coming off arguably the best offensive season of his career, having slashed .275/.393/.515 with 23 home runs over 132 contests. The left-handed hitting Pederson didn't make a single start against a traditional left-handed starter, and while the Rangers might not be quite as strict as the Diamondbacks were, the overwhelming majority of the 32-year-old's playing time should come at designated hitter versus righties.
The Nationals traded Garcia to the Rangers on Sunday in exchange for Nathaniel Lowe, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. Garcia appeared in 72 regular-season games for the Nationals in 2024 and finished with a 4.22 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 13 holds and 75:16 K:BB across 59.2 innings. Garcia gives the Rangers a high-leverage, left-handed option out of the bullpen for the 2025 campaign.
The Rangers designated White for assignment Friday. 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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