Rangers sign Grossman, adding LF platoon option

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Rangers’ left-field competitors added a brand new face on Friday, when the membership introduced it had signed veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman to a one-year deal value $2 million.

According to a supply, the deal additionally contains $3 million in incentives, giving Grossman the chance to earn as much as $5 million.

To make room for Grossman on the 40-man roster, left-hander Brett Martin was positioned on the 60-day injured checklist.

Grossman is a switch-hitting nook outfielder who cut up the 2022 season between the Tigers and Braves.

In 2021, Grossman set profession highs in video games performed (156), runs scored (88), hits (133), house runs (23), RBIs (67), walks (98) and stolen bases (20) with Detroit.

In 129 video games in 2022, Grossman hit .209 with a .621 OPS, however his splits are what make him a very engaging choice for the Rangers.

Manager Bruce Bochy talked about the potential for a platoon in left discipline, even contemplating the personnel previous to Grossman’s signing. In 2022, Grossman slashed .320/.436/.443 towards left-handed pitching and .163/.253/.256 towards righties, setting him as much as be a really perfect answer inside a platoon.

Brad Miller could be the right platoon accomplice with Grossman, with reverse splits. He has a profession OPS of .765 towards right-handed pitchers and .607 towards lefties. Miller struggled with a proper hip harm all through his first 12 months with the Rangers in 2022, batting simply .212 in 81 video games.

Other left-field choices embody Travis Jankowski, Joe McCarthy and Jackson Frazier — every of whom is on a Minor League deal in large league camp — together with Bubba Thompson and a trio of former infielders in Josh Smith, Ezequiel Duran and Mark Mathias.