The Texas Rangers have added another round of new faces to the squad who will begin Spring Training in February. Free agent David Robertson is rumored to join the pitching rotation on February 14th. Robertson and the Rangers have reportedly agreed to a one-year $11-12 million contract. Jared Walsh, Blake Taylor, and Matt Duffy signed minor-league contracts. All three have been extended an invitation to Spring Training in Surprise, AZ.
By the Numbers
RHP – David Robertson – pending physical, per Jeff Passan/ESPN
Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 17th round of the 2006 Amateur Draft. Debut on June 29th, 2008, for the Yankees. Fifteen years in the Majors with the Yankees (2008-2014, 2017-2018), Chicago White Sox (2015-2017), Philadelphia Phillies (2019, 2022), Tampa Bay Rays (2012), Chicago Cubs (2022), New York Mets (2023), and the Miami Marlins (2023). 2.90 ERA, 793 appearances, 804.1 IP, 63-42 W/L record, 175 saves, 2.97 FIP, 1.159 WHIP, 0.8 HR/9, 3.7 BB/9, 11.8 SO/9 and a career WAR of 19.9.
1B/OF – Jared Walsh
Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 39th round of the 2015 Amateur Draft. Debut on May 15th, 2019 for the Angels. Five Years in the Majors, all with the Angels. Slash line of .240/.300/.443 with 146 runs, 296 hits, 65 doubles, six triples, 58 home runs, 184 RBIs, four stolen bases, 97 walks, .743 OPS, and a career WAR of 1.8. He was named to the 2021 All-Star Team.
LHP – Blake Taylor
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2nd round of the 2013 Amateur Draft. Debut on July 24th, 2020, with the Houston Astros. Three years in the Majors, all with the Astros. 3.06 ERA, 92 appearances, 79.1 IP, 7-6 W/L record, one save, 4.65 FIP, 1.387 WHIP, 1 HR/9, 5 BB/9, 7.6 SO/9, and a career WAR of 1.
3B – Matt Duffy
Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 18th round of the 2012 Amateur Draft. Debut on August 1st, 2014 for the Giants. Eight years in the Majors with the Giants (2014-2016), Tampa Bay Rays (2016-2019), Chicago Cubs (2021), Los Angeles Angels (2022), and the Kansas City Royals (2023), He slashed a .277/.335/.369 with 270 runs, 644 hits, 102 doubles, nine triples, 31 home runs, 231 RBIs, 41 stolen bases, 174 walks, .703 OPS, and a career WAR of 9.4. He was a member of the 2014 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants
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