The Texas Rangers announced today that they have signed veteran infielder Nick Ahmed and veteran outfielder Sam Haggerty to minor league contracts with an invitation to the major league camp.
Ahmed is a 34 year old who seemingly has been around forever. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2011 two spots after the Rangers selected Will Lamb, and was traded to the Diamondbacks prior to the 2013 season in the Justin Upton deal.
Ahmed was at least a semi-regular at shortstop for the Diamondbacks from 2015 through 2021, but missed most of 2022 due to shoulder issues, then struggled in 2023 and was released in September.