Could the Rangers being angling to sign another Japanese super star? The club announced a curious trade Saturday afternoon that sent minor league infielder Yeyson Yrizarri to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for international slot compensation.
Perhaps the Rangers are preparing the cash coffers to make a bid to sign Japan’s two-way phenomenon Shohei Otani this winter. Otani, 22, is considered a legitimate two-way player in Japan. He’s a starting pitcher who throws in the high 90s and a power hitter who hits home runs. A couple of minor injuries have kept him off the mound so far this season.