"It's time for us to take over the West," New Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson said, referring to the Houston Astros eight-year reign atop the AL West.
The 11-year MLB veteran has 209 home runs and 181 doubles and a career .241 batting average, including 23 homers and 64 RBI for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024.
Left-handed reliever Hoby Milner, who attended Paschal High School and the University of Texas, has been a steady hand for the Milwaukee Brewers the past three seasons.
The Texas Rangers sign nine players to minor league deals with invitations to Major League spring training camp, which starts in full on Feb. 17 in Surprise, Ariz.
Right-hander Jacob Webb has put together two solid seasons as an important set-up man in the Orioles bullpen, but could asked to do more for the Texas Rangers.
The Texas Rangers acquired young power-hitting first baseman Jake Burger in a trade with the Miami Marlins, giving the club a potential everyday DH option.