ARLINGTON -- Former All-Star reliever Neftali Feliz has refused outright assignment and taken his free agency. Feliz, after losing his job as the Rangers' closer early in the season, was designated for assignment a week ago.
He could have stayed with the Rangers by accepting the outright assignment and going to Triple-A Round Rock. He declined to do so.
"You always hold out hope, but he made a decision and I wish him well," Rangers manager Jeff Banister said.
Shawn Tolleson moved into the closer role May 20 and hasn't given it up.