The final piece of the trade that sent Cole Hamels to the Chicago Cubs was made known on Tuesday. Texas acquired 17-year old outfielder, Alexander Ovalles as the Player to be Named Later in the deal. Ovalles rounds out the return package that also the Rangers acquire relief pitcher Eddie Butler and pitching prospect Rollie Lacy.
Ovalles, a Dominican born player, signed with the Cubs back in July of 2017 as an international free agent.The outfielder both throws and hits left-handed and has logged time in all three outfield spots as well as 5 games at first base.