ARLINGTON -- The Rangers have added to their infield depth by signing veteran Pedro Ciriaco to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Ciriaco will compete with Hanser Alberto for a spot as a utility infielder.
Ciriaco, a right-handed hitter, played in 84 games for the Braves last season and hit .261 with one home run and 15 RBIs. Over parts of six seasons in the Majors, Ciriaco has 649 plate appearances with a career batting average of .268, 32 doubles, seven triples, five home runs, 51 RBIs, 35 stolen bases, a .