Texas Rangers

The Rangers signed Jesse Chavez to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. The veteran reliever will look to earn a depth role in the Rangers bullpen out of spring training.

Jon Gray said he is willing to close for the Rangers if it is needed. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gray has struggled with durability issues, so a move to the bullpen could benefit him. He remains a starter as of now, but this will remain a situation to monitor. Gray would hold more fantasy value in a closer role.

Jacob deGrom is having a normal offseason after making his return from Tommy John surgery last season. (Source: Kennedi Landry on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: “The goal is to go out there and make as many starts as I can to help contribute," deGrom told reporters. "Things have been feeling really good.” He posted a 1.69 ERA across three starts after returning at the end of last year.

Adolis Garcia has reportedly been swinging a bat for the past month. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Garcia is coming off a sprained left knee that hindered him for much of last season. He should be fully healthy entering spring training for the Rangers.

Josh Jung is expected to be a full-go with his wrist to begin this upcoming season. (Source: Alldlls.com)

Fantasy Impact: Jung was limited to just 46 games played last season due to a fractured wrist. He is likely to be fully healthy heading into spring training as he looks to bounce back from his injury last year.

Jonah Heim and the Rangers have agreed to a one-year, $4.6 million deal to avoid arbitration. (Source: Mark Feinsand on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Heim struggled in 2024, posting a .220 average, with 13 home runs, and 59 RBI in 131 games last season. The Rangers added Kyle Higashioka during the offseason and he is expected to push Heim for playing time.

The Rangers designated Matt Festa for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Festa has been let go to make room for the signing of Chris Martin. He will head to the waiver wire.

The Rangers signed Patrick Murphy to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Murphy pitched in Japan last season. He'll add depth in the bullpen for the Rangers organization.

The Texas Rangers signed Shawn Armstrong. (Source: Kennedi Landry on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Armstrong will join the Rangers 40-man roster. He was designated for assignment by the Cubs in September. He'll add depth in the middle innings for the Rangers bullpen.

The Rangers designated Sam Huff for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: The move was made to open a roster spot for the signing of Shawn Armstrong. He made four at-bats in the majors with Texas last season. He'll remain in the Rangers organization if he clears waivers.

The Rangers acquired Robert Garcia in a trade from the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact: Garcia posted a 4.22 ERA across 72 appearances for Washington last season. He'll likely hold a similar middle relief role in the Rangers bullpen.

Nathaniel Lowe has been traded to the Washington Nationals. (Source: Jeff Passan on X)

Fantasy Impact: Left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia heads to the Rangers in return. Lowe should be the everyday first baseman for the Nationals, while newly acquired Jake Burger will likely take over at first base for the Rangers.

The Rangers signed Alan Trejo to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Trejo made 67 plate appearances with the Rockies last season. He'll add depth in the infield for the Rangers.

The Rangers signed Cooper Johnson to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Johnson spent last season in Double-A in the Rangers organization. He'll look to work his way up to Triple-A at some point next season.

The Rangers signed Nolan Hoffman to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: The deal includes an invite to spring training. Hoffman will likely add depth in the bullpen in Triple-A for Texas.

The Rangers re-signed Jax Biggers to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Biggers spent last season in Triple-A with the Rangers organization. He'll try to work his way up to the majors at some point next season.

The Rangers designated Owen White for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: The move was made to make room for the signing of reliever Hoby Milner. White will hit the waiver wire and could remain in the Rangers organization if he clears waivers.

The Rangers signed Hoby Milner to a one-year deal.

Fantasy Impact: Milner was non-tendered by the Brewers in November. He'll likely become one of the top lefty options in the bullpen for Texas.

The Rangers designated Roansy Contreras for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: The move was made to open a spot on the 40-man roster with Texas re-signing Nathan Eovaldi. Contreras will hit the waiver wire to see if another team takes a chance on him.

The Texas Rangers signed Daniel Missaki to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Missaki spent the past few seasons in Japan and in the Colombian Winter League. He'll add relief depth to the Rangers organization.