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Justin Ruggiano deal with Texas Rangers official, per Evan Grant

Evan Grant says the Rangers have agreed on a one year major league deal with Justin Ruggiano

Justin Ruggiano is a Texas Ranger, agreeing to a one year major league deal worth $1.65M base, according to Evan Grant. Ruggiano, who has been an outfielder during his career, will reportedly also get some work at first base this spring, with an eye towards having him as an option at first base against lefthanded pitchers.

Ruggiano, who turns 34 in April, gives the Rangers a righthanded bench bat with experience at all three outfield positions. He's a career .