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Rangers Sign Lefty Reliever Jalen Beeks to 1-Year Deal
The 32-year-old lefty posted a 3.77 ERA in 57.1 innings for Arizona in 2025 and joins the Rangers to strengthen their inconsistent 2026 bullpen.
- On Friday, the Texas Rangers signed left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks to a one-year major-league contract pending medical review and a physical.
- The Rangers viewed their 2026 bullpen as a work-in-progress and added another veteran candidate after inconsistent outings from Alexis Diaz, right-hander, increased urgency for reliable arms behind Chris Martin, Robert Garcia, Cole Winn, Jacob Junis, and Tyler Alexander.
- Last season, Beeks logged heavy usage for Arizona, making 61 appearances with 47 scoreless outings, pitching 57.1 innings despite nearly six weeks on the injured list with lower‑back inflammation.
- The Rangers designated right-hander Alexis Diaz for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster, and a corresponding move will be required once Beeks' deal clears the physical, leaving two open roster spots.
- Longer term, the signing shifts how the Rangers juggle limited roster slots, as keeping Beeks constrains flexibility around Rule 5 pick Carter Baumler and the Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen remains in flux after recent additions.
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