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Rangers Add Lefty Jalen Beeks for Bullpen Depth
The Texas Rangers signed free-agent left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks to a one-year deal worth $1.6 million on Friday. In a corresponding move, the Rangers designated right-handed reliever Alexis Diaz for assignment. Diaz, who was an All-Star closer for the Cincinnati Reds in 2023, had an 8.15 ERA in 18 relief appearances with the Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Atlanta Braves in 2025. He had also allowed eight earned runs in just 1 2/3 innings in three Cactus League appearances this spring. Beeks struck out 47 hitters in 57 1/3 innings while going 5-3 with a 3.77 ERA and a save in 61 appearances out of the bullpen for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season. The 32-year-old veteran southpaw can earn $1 million in performance bonuses for games pitched. He will not be on the fantasy radar as primarily a lefty specialist. Beeks is 28-18 in his career with a 4.31 ERA, and 16 saves in 263 career outings with five different teams.
Source: The Associated Press
Source: The Associated Press
