The Rangers filled their void at first base by agreeing to a deal with Mike Napoli on Tuesday, but any expectations should be tempered based off his 2016 performance.
The Texas Rangers have found their first baseman for the 2017 season, and it’s a familiar face. After spending a season with the Cleveland Indians, Mike Napoli will join the Rangers for the third time on a one-year deal with $8.5 million, with a club option for 2018.
He wasn’t the only free agent signing of the day, as the New York Yankees inked a deal with another slugging first baseman in Chris Carter.