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Zak Kent - Claimed off waivers by Rangers The Rangers claimed Kent off waivers from the Cardinals on Friday.

Impact Kent came up in the minors with the Rangers before being traded to the Guardians in March 2024. He posted a 4.58 ERA and 16:8 K:BB over 17.2 innings with Cleveland in 2025 before St. Louis claimed off waivers in December and then designated him for assignment earlier this week. Kent will compete for a spot in the Texas bullpen.

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Patrick Murphy - Back with Rangers as NRI The Rangers signed Murphy to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Murphy began the 2025 season in the minors with the Rangers before finishing the year in Korea with the KT Wiz. The 30-year-old reliever holds a career 4.76 ERA and 38:20 K:BB over 39.2 innings at the major-league level and has now reached the big leagues since 2022.

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Rangers sew up deals with all their arbitration-eligibles ARLINGTON -- The Rangers came to terms with all four of their remaining arbitration-eligible players at Thursday’s deadline to exchange sala...

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Ezequiel Duran - Nets deal for 2026 Duran agreed to a one-year contract with the Rangers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Duran played in 90 games for the Rangers last season and had a career-worst .559 OPS, as he went without a home run in 219 plate appearances. The 26-year-old now officially has a contract for 2026 but likely won't have much roster security given that he has a .237/.278/.309 slash line across the past two seasons.

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Josh Smith - Signs deal for 2026 Smith agreed to a one-year contract with the Rangers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Smith was projected to earn about $2.5 million in his first year of arbitration eligibility, per Spotrac.com, but the specifics of his deal have yet to be disclosed. He's primarily worked as a super-utility player for the Rangers but could be more locked in at second base in 2026 following the offseason departure of Marcus Semien.

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Josh Jung - Deal official for 2026 Jung agreed to a one-year contract with the Rangers on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed, but Jung was estimated to make about $2.4 million in his first year of arbitration eligibility, according to Spotrac.com. The third baseman played in a career-high 131 games last season, but he scuffled to a .251/.294/.390 slash line while hitting just 14 home runs.

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Jake Burger - Inks deal for 2026 Burger (wrist) agreed to a one-year contract with the Rangers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The contract specifics have yet to be announced, but Burger was projected to make around $3.1 million in his first year of arbitration eligibility, per Spotrac.com. The first baseman had an underwhelming first season with the Rangers in 2025, clubbing just 16 home runs with a .688 OPS in 103 games after totaling 63 long balls over the previous two campaigns. Burger underwent wrist surgery in early September but should be ready for the start of spring training.

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Rangers Remaining Rotation Candidates Without Any Free-Agent Additions The Texas Rangers enter the 2026 season with three starting rotation spots spoken for in Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi and Jack Leiter.

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Rangers reportedly losing veteran pitcher to SF Giants in MLB free agency According to reports, the Texas Rangers will be without a veteran pitcher who has joined the San Francisco Giants in MLB free agency.

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Failed Twins 2022 trade acquisition signs with Giants after 2 seasons with Rangers He struggled to stay healthy over the past few seasons.

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Giants, starting pitcher Tyler Mahle reportedly agree to one-year deal Right-hand pitcher Tyler Mahle reportedly agrees to sign a one-year deal with the San Francisco Giants. Mahle last played with Texas Rangers...

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Braves get bad news on trade odds for ex-Mets, Rangers veteran ace | Sporting News The Braves aren't likely to land this high-quality starter.

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Giants to sign former Rangers, Reds, Twins 4.07 ERA free agent starter | Sporting News The Giants are adding to their rotation.

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Rangers hopeful Jung can reach new heights after shaky '25 ARLINGTON -- Josh Jung's professional career has not been smooth sailing from the start. And not all of it has been under his control. In 20...

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