ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have acquired outfielder Will Venable from the San Diego Padres for minor league catcher-outfielder Marcus Greene and a player to be named.
To make room for Venable on the 40-man roster Tuesday night, Texas designated outfielder Michael Choice for assignment.
The 32-year-old Venable is expected to join the Rangers on Thursday, when they open a four-game series at Detroit. In 68 games with San Diego this season, he was hitting .258 with six home runs and 30 RBIs.
Venable had spent his entire major league career with the Padres beginning late in 2008, batting .