Texas Rangers Place Former All-Star On Waivers
The Texas Rangers have made a pivotal roster move by designating Jared Walsh for assignment.
Walsh, initially showing promise during spring training, struggled to maintain his momentum into the regular season, posting lackluster numbers with a .226/.317/.321 slash line in 60 plate appearances, predominantly against right-handed pitchers.
The Texas Rangers today announced the following roster moves:
— Texas Rangers PR (@TXRangersPR) April 20, 2024
- 1B Nathaniel Lowe activated from 10-day Injured List (right oblique strain)
- C Sam Huff recalled from Round Rock (AAA)
- 1B Jared Walsh designated for assignment
- C Jonah Heim placed on MLB Bereavement List
Despite flashes of potential and past accolades, including an All-Star appearance with the Los Angeles Angels, Walsh's performance fell short of expectations, prompting the Rangers to make this decision.
With Nathaniel Lowe's return from injury solidifying his role as the team's primary first baseman, the Rangers opted for stability in their lineup, banking on Lowe's reliability and offensive contributions to bolster their offensive output.
Rangers DFA’d Jared Walsh.
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) April 20, 2024
He hasn’t been good (.637 OPS, 35% K Rate)
May be worth a look from the Astros, given the cost (nothing/borderline nothing).
Walsh was an All-Star in 2021 with the Angels, posting a .277/.340/.509 triple-slash line, with 29 home runs, 98 RBI, two stolen bases, and 70 runs scored across 144 games played.
The Rangers now have seven days to decide to waive, trade or release Walsh. Photo Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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