Availability
The Rangers released OF Andrew McCutchen.
Fantasy Impact
McCutchen was designated for assignment on Wednesday and passed through waivers unclaimed. He'll be free to sign with another team.
The Rangers designated Andrew McCutchen for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
MMcCutchen hit .192 with one home run over 73 at-bats. He'll likely clear waivers.
The Rangers selected the contract of OF Andrew McCutchen from Triple-A Round Rock.
Fantasy Impact
McCutchen officially makes the Rangers Opening Day roster. He will likely platoon against lefties at designated hitter and in the outfield.
McCutchen signed with Texas as a non-roster invitee earlier this month and slashed .444/.583/.778 with a 1.361 OPS across 24 spring plate appearances. The Rangers are adding him to the major-league roster.
Fantasy Impact
He is expected to serve primarily as a designated hitter against left-handed pitching.
McCutchen hit .239/.333/.367 with 13 home runs over 135 games for Pittsburgh last season. He posted a .267/.353/.389 slash line against left-handed pitchers.
Fantasy Impact
The five-time All-Star agreed to a minor-league contract with Texas on Thursday. The deal includes an invitation to spring training.