The Texas Rangers have signed lefthanded relief pitcher Will Smith to a one year contract, the team announced today. Reports indicate the deal is for $1.5 million. To make room for Smith on the 40 man roster, the Rangers have designated Mark Mathias for assignment.
It is a bit amusing to me that the Rangers have signed Smith, as Smith was traded to the Houston Astros by the Atlanta Braves last summer in exchange for Jake Odorizzi. Once Odorizzi exercised his player option for 2023, the Braves wanted to get rid of him, and so they sent Odorizzi and $10 million to Texas for Kolby Allard this winter.