The Rangers have signed Cuban infielder Andy Ibanez, an international free agent, to a deal worth $1.6 million. The sides agreed to terms on Tuesday and completed the deal on Wednesday.
Ibanez, 22, was the youngest member of the Cuban National Team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. He is known for his disciplined plate approach and gap-to-gap line-drive power. Ibanez, likely a second baseman, is also a capable fielder and has basestealing ability.