Trending Now - Rangers Sign LHP Beeks, Designate Alexis Díaz for Assignment
WHO:
Jalen Beeks, left-handed reliever
Texas Rangers, Major League Baseball team
Alexis Díaz, right-handed pitcher
Arizona Diamondbacks, Major League Baseball team
Skip Schumaker, manager of the Texas Rangers
WHAT:
The Texas Rangers signed Jalen Beeks to a one-year deal worth $1.6 million.
Beeks had a record of 5-3 with one save and a 3.77 ERA in 61 appearances for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2025.
Beeks struck out 47 batters over 57⅓ innings.
Beeks can earn up to $1 million in performance bonuses based on games pitched.
The Rangers designated Alexis Díaz for assignment to make room for Beeks on the 40-man roster.
Díaz had an 8.15 ERA in 18 combined appearances with the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Atlanta Braves in 2025.
Díaz allowed eight earned runs over 1⅔ innings in three Cactus League appearances with the Rangers.
WHERE:
Surprise, Arizona, location of the Texas Rangers' spring training camp.
WHEN:
The signing of Jalen Beeks was announced on March 13th, 2026.
Díaz last appeared in a game on March 8th, 2026.
WHY:
The Rangers signed Beeks to bolster their bullpen.
The decision to DFA Díaz was made due to his poor performance in spring training.
HOW:
Beeks was signed to a Major League contract covering the 2026 season.
The Rangers have seven days to trade, release, or outright Díaz to the minor leagues.
(UPDATED March 13, 2026 21:09 UTC)
The Texas Rangers announced today that they have signed left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks to a one-year deal worth $1.6 million, aiming to strengthen their bullpen. Beeks, who had a record of five wins and three losses with one save and a 3.77 ERA in 61 appearances for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season, will have the opportunity to earn up to an additional $1 million in performance bonuses. To make room for Beeks on the 40-man roster, the Rangers designated right-handed pitcher Alexis Díaz for assignment after he struggled with an 8.15 ERA in 18 appearances last season.