The Rangers introduced that they’ve signed right-hander Jesse Chavez and outfielder Cody Thomas to minor league offers. In addition they proclaims previously-reported pacts for righty David Buchanan and catcher Chad Wallach. Chavez is represented by Apex Baseball and Thomas by Octagon. Each of them will probably be in massive league camp as non-roster invitees.
Chavez, 41, has already written a prolonged baseball story. He debuted within the massive leagues again in 2008 and has appeared in every season since then, suiting up for 9 totally different golf equipment, having a number of stints with lots of them.
That features the Rangers. Chavez was drafted by Texas method again in 2002, however was traded to the Pirates prior to creating it to the majors. He finally discovered his method again to the Rangers, signing with them going into 2018, although he was traded to the Cubs that summer time. Going into 2019, he got here again to Texas but once more, signing a two-year deal at the moment.
Regardless of his age, he has confirmed himself nonetheless able to getting main league hitters out. He spent 2024 with Atlanta and tossed 63 1/3 innings over 46 appearances. He allowed 3.13 earned runs per 9 frames, although there could have been a little bit of luck there. His 20.8% strikeout fee was subpar however his .279 batting common on balls in play and 80.3% strand fee have been each on the lucky aspect, which is why his 4.43 FIP and three.81 SIERA have been increased than his ERA.
There’s no actual hurt within the Rangers bringing aboard an outdated pal through a minor league deal. The membership has been making an attempt to remake its bullpen whereas coping with some notable monetary restraints. Kirby Yates, David Robertson, José Leclerc and Andrew Chafin all hit free company after final 12 months, however the membership has been a bit frugal in changing them because it appears they wish to keep below the aggressive steadiness tax.
They acquired Robert Garcia, who has not but certified for arbitration, within the Nathaniel Lowe commerce. They’ve additionally given one-year pacts to Chris Martin, Jacob Webb, Shawn Armstrong, and Hoby Milner, with nobody in that group getting greater than $5.5MM. It’s unclear what sort of wage Chavez would make if chosen to the large league roster, however it’s possible not large, so he gives the membership with yet one more modestly-priced addition to the reduction group.
Thomas, 30, bought into 29 video games with the Athletics over the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He hit .250/.308/.333 in these however was outrighted off the roster and have become a free agent going into 2024. He headed to Asia final 12 months to play for the Orix Buffaloes of Japan’s Nippon Skilled Baseball. He went hitless in 18 at-bats and was principally stored on the farm by the Buffaloes, slashing .263/.335/.324 in 79 video games within the minors.
