Rangers Sign RHP Trevor Williams After Nationals Release
Texas signed veteran right-hander Trevor Williams to a major league contract after his release by Washington; he joins the Rangers bullpen.
Trevor Williams is headed to Texas, per the Rangers, who signed the veteran right-hander to a major league contract after he was released by Washington. Williams will join the bullpen.
MLB.com's Kennedi Landry notes that teammate MacKenzie Gore was reportedly supportive of the addition — a clubhouse footnote that suggests the pitching room has opinions about its own roster construction, which is either endearing or just good organizational communication.
What we don't know yet
The terms of the deal have not been reported, and no role or workload expectations have been specified beyond his assignment to the bullpen.
The bigger picture
The Williams signing arrives as Texas has been navigating a complicated pitching situation. Jack Leiter remains shut down after biceps soreness surfaced during a rehab outing, further complicating the club's relief depth picture heading into the stretch. A veteran arm on a major league contract gives the bullpen another option while that situation remains unsettled.
The Rangers also signed LHP John King to a minor league deal around the same period, though King was described as a long shot for the postseason roster. Williams, on a major league contract, is the more immediate addition.
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