The Texas Rangers added another arm to the pitching mix Friday.
Veteran right-hander Jason Hammel reached a minor-league deal with an invitation to big league spring training, the Rangers announced.
Hammel, 36, has pitched in the majors for 13 seasons with six different organizations, including the Kansas City Royals last season.
Hammel went 4-14 with a 6.02 ERA in 39 games, including 18 starts, with the Royals last season.
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For his career, Hammel is 96-114 with a 4.