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\"Rangers<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Rangers to sign former Dodgers, Red Sox World Series champion<\/h2>\n

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

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"Rangers<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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