This offseason has been an interesting one for the Texas Rangers. They traded Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for Brandon Nimmo, and then acquired MacKenzie Gore in a blockbuster with the Washington Nationals.

But the roster still needs some work, especially in the bullpen. They have a few decent arms, but more help should be on the way for the Rangers this offseason.

And according to Chris Cotillo of Masslive.com, that’s just what’s happening. The Rangers are reportedly signing former Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox two-time World Series champion Ryan Brasier to a free agent deal.

Rangers to sign former Dodgers, Red Sox World Series champion

“Ex-Red Sox news, per sources: Ryan Brasier is finalizing a deal with his hometown Rangers,” Cotillo reports.

Brasier is a 38-year-old right-handed relief pitcher who was born in Wichita Falls, Texas. HE’s now returning home, set to sign a free agent contract with the Rangers for the2026 season.

Brasier is coming off a 4.50 ERA season with the Chicago Cubs across 28 games. It was a rough season for Brasier, but he’s still a solid depth option for the Rangers’ bullpen.

In his nine-year Major League career, Brasier has a 3.90 ERA in 325 games with 301 strikeouts and a 1.160 WHIP and 113 ERA+ in 311.2 innings pitched.

This deal, which isn’t official yet, will be a minor league contract with an invite to Spring Training, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News.

Brasier helped the Red Sox win the 2018 World Series, posting a 1.04 ERA in nine appearances in the playoffs for Boston. In 2024, he helped the Dodgers win the World Series, posting a 5.00 ERA in eight games.

The Rangers are bringing this veteran reliever home to Texas on a one-year deal with an invite to Spring Training. A strong Spring and Brasier might make the Rangers’ MLB roster for Opening Day. But, even if he doesn’t, he’ll stay as nice depth in the organization.