ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The Texas Rangers hope they addressed their need for outfield depth as they picked up outfielder Will Venable in a trade with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.
The Rangers sent Class A catcher/outfielder Marcus Greene and a player to be named later to the Padres for Venable.
Texas general manager Jon Daniels said he expects Venable to join the Rangers when they begin a four-game series in Detroit Thursday.
Texas has been without outfielder Josh Hamilton for the last three games because of a knee injury. While Hamilton is not a candidate for the disabled list, adding Venable, who can play all three outfield spots, eases some of the concerns.