Former Tennessee Star AJ Russell Lands over-Slot Deal with Rangers

Rangers Agree to Terms With Right-Hander AJ Russell - Sport Relay

ARLINGTON, Texas (Jul 23) — The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher AJ Russell. He was club’s 2nd round selection in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft. The announcement of the signing came Wednesday. The 21-year-old righty went 2–1 with a 3.55 ERA and 36 strikeouts against 11 walks in 12 appearances for Tennessee in 2025. It was his third season within the Volunteers program.  The right-hander compiled a career colleg…

Former Tennessee star AJ Russell lands over-slot deal with Rangers

Former Tennessee star right-hander AJ Russell agreed to a contract with the Texas Rangers that is well over the slot value for where he was selected in the 2nd round of the draft earlier this month. According to Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline, Russell’s deal is worth $2.6 million, much higher than the slot value of $1,846,700 for the 52nd overall selection. Russell returned for the Volunteers late last season after undergoing elbow surgery. He was e…

Former Vol AJ Russell Crushes Slot Value in Signing With the Texas Rangers

Former Tennessee pitcher AJ Russell has officially signed with the Texas Rangers, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. Russell was drafted with the 52nd overall pick in the second round by Texas earlier this month. MLB.com reporter Jim Callis reported on Wednesday that Russell signed for $2.6 million with the Rangers. That makes him set […] The post Former Vol AJ Russell Crushes Slot Value in Signing With the Texas Rangers appeared first o…