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Andrew McCutchen Will Open 18th MLB Season on Rangers’ Roster After 3 Weeks with Team

Andrew McCutchen earned a spot over Mark Canha with a .444 spring average and will mentor young outfielders while splitting time as designated hitter and occasional fielder.

  • On Monday, Chris Young announced Andrew McCutchen will be on the Texas Rangers' 26-man Opening Day roster, expected to split time at DH, play some outfield, and mentor young players.
  • After a short, productive spring in Arizona, McCutchen forced the issue for a roster spot by slashing.444/.583/.778 in 24 plate appearances and signing a minor-league contract after Pittsburgh moved on.
  • McCutchen edged out Mark Canha for the final spot after a close spring competition; Canha hit.300/.333/.525/.858 and will stay through Tuesday seeking another job, while Rangers manager Skip Schumaker praised McCutchen's versatility.
  • McCutchen's presence alters the Rangers' outfield and DH depth with Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Brandon Nimmo on the roster; Carter's injury history and Joc Pederson's missed time highlight the need for veteran depth.
  • McCutchen brings a long track record: a.271 career average, 332 homers and 1,152 RBIs over 17 big league seasons, earning $1.5 million this season.
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Andrew McCutchen will open 18th MLB season on Rangers’ roster after 3 weeks with team

McCutchen is a .271 career hitter with 332 homers and 1,152 RBIs in 2,262 games over 17 big league seasons, all but five of those with the Pirates.

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Former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen will open 18th MLB season on Rangers' roster after 3 weeks with team

Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers. They expect the 39-year-old former MVP outfielder who joined the team on a minor league contract less than three weeks ago to split some time at designated hitter, maybe play a few games in the field and be a mentor to their y

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Texas Rangers announce former MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen has made opening day roster

The longtime Pirate hit the ground running at Rangers camp: “This is just the beginning for me.”

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McCutchen, 39, earns roster spot with Rangers

Veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen, 39, will be on the Opening Day roster for the Rangers after hitting .444 with three doubles and a home run this spring.

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Former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen will open 18th MLB season on Rangers' roster

The 2013 National League MVP and five-time All-Star with Pittsburgh won a roster spot over Mark Canha, another veteran outfielder.

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