MARCH 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Why the Rangers signed Will Smith and designated Mark Mathias for assignment The Rangers needed a lefty reliever, but it was still surprising to see Mathias become the odd man out considering his offensive production.
Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker Sent to Minors Camp The Texas Rangers moved 10 players back to their minor-league camp as they continue to ramp up for the 2023 season.
MARCH 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker Sent to Minors Camp The Texas Rangers moved 10 players back to their minor-league camp as they continue to ramp up for the 2023 season.
MARCH 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Saturday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League TEXAS RANGERS Signed LHP Will Smith to a one-year contract.
MARCH 4, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Michael Gigliotti - Available off bench Gigliotti (shoulder) is available off the bench for Saturday's Cactus League game versus the Brewers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gigliotti was sidelined in August due to a shoulder injury, but it appears he's healthy for spring training. The outfielder logged a .215/.366/.343 slash line with seven home runs, 24 stolen bases, 29 RBI and 49 runs scored with Double-A Richmond last season. He could start the year there or at Triple-A Sacramento, but his patience at the plate and speed remain his best attributes.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ismael Munguia - Available to play Munguia is listed as an extra hitter for Saturday's Cactus League game versus the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Munguia underwent wrist surgery and missed all of the 2022 campaign. His last action in minor-league ball came in 2021, when he slashed .336/.366/.502 with High-A Eugene over 81 contests. The outfielder should have a chance to play in the upper minors this season, but he's likely at least a year away from any major-league consideration.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers sign free agent reliever Will Smith The Texas Rangers signed free agent reliever Will Smith to a one-year contract on Saturday.
MARCH 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
