Sam Haggerty (Achilles) will start at second base and hit leadoff in Wednesday’s Cactus League matchup against the Reds, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Haggerty’s bounced back fast from a torn right Achilles that shelved him after May 18 last year with the Mariners—post-surgery, he signed a minor league deal with the Rangers and debuted Feb. 21, logging his first four spring starts in left field. Now 30, the switch-hitter’s gunning for a bench role in Texas. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues might flag his versatility and speed, but his roster spot’s no lock yet.

The Rangers signed Sam Haggerty to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes an invite to spring training. Haggerty remains in the AL West after previously being in the Mariners organization. He was injured last season with a torn Achilles. He'll provide an impact as a defender with some speed if he can earn a spot on the Rangers Opening Day roster.

The Mariners transferred Sam Haggerty to the 60-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Haggerty is out for the season after tearing his Achilles in Triple-A.

Sam Haggerty suffered a torn Achilles.

Fantasy Impact

Haggerty suffered the injury in a game on Saturday in Triple-A. He will look to make a full recovery for next season.

The Mariners have optioned Sam Haggerty to Triple-A Tacoma.

Fantasy Impact

Haggerty did not see much playing time in his most recent stint with the Mariners. Dominic Canzone has been reinstated from the injured list as the corresponding move.