Zach McAllister can pitch multiple innings out of the bullpen, and for three seasons from 2015-2017 he was a key member of the Cleveland Indians’ relief corps.
Now, after a down 2018 (6.20 ERA), he will try to rebound in 2019 with the Texas Rangers.
The Rangers signed McAllister on Tuesday to a one-year deal with $1 million, plus incentives. He joins fellow right-hander Jesse Chavez as veterans who frequently will be asked to get more than three outs.
But the same will be asked of other young relievers, such as left-hander Jeffrey Springs and Rule 5 pick Jordan Romano, a righty.