The Rangers introduced the signing of infielder Alan Trejo to a minor league cope with a Spring Coaching invite. Texas additionally re-signed catcher Cooper Johnson and added reliever Nolan Hoffman as non-roster invitees.
Of that trio, Trejo is the one one with MLB expertise. The righty-hitting utilityman has suited up for the Rockies in every of the final 4 seasons. He has hit .228/.276/.334 throughout 469 plate appearances within the massive leagues. Colorado minimize him free in June. Trejo landed a minor league contract with the Dodgers. He completed the 12 months with Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis, the place he hit .265/.346/.408 with six homers throughout 241 plate appearances.
Trejo isn’t going to offer a lot offensive upside. He can play wherever on the infield, although, with strong grades for his second base protection specifically. He ought to open subsequent season at Triple-A Spherical Rock. Trejo is out of choices, so the Rangers would wish to maintain him on the MLB roster or run him by waivers in the event that they name him up at any level.
Johnson is a 26-year-old catcher who performed this 12 months with Texas’ Double-A affiliate. The Ole Miss product hit .235/.355/.474 with 14 residence runs within the Texas League. Hoffman, a 27-year-old righty, has pitched within the Seattle and Baltimore programs. He spent the ’24 marketing campaign in Triple-A with the Orioles. Hoffman pitched to a 3.88 ERA whereas hanging out 28% of opponents throughout 58 innings.
