One of the decision that was hanging over the Texas Rangers has been settled, though it really shouldn’t come as a surprise after the season Jose Leclerc had in 2018.
The Rangers Pitcher of the Year will open this season as the team’s closer after finishing in that role during one of the best seasons by a reliever in all of baseball.
Manager Chris Woodward said earlier in the off-season that he might consider using Leclerc in high-leverage spots earlier in games than the ninth inning, but he now wants Leclerc to get the final three outs.