The busy off-season continues for the Rangers as they sign infielder Jurickson Profar and relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress. Profar signed to a one-year $1,005,000 million for 2017 to avoid arbitration. Jeffress signed a one-year deal worth $2.1 million dollars for the 2017 season. These signings leave just one player left unsigned that is eligible for arbitration.
Profar had some struggles in 2016 hitting .239/.321/.338 with 5 home runs and 20 RBI in 90 games with the Rangers. One positive is that Profar continues to show strong plate discipline. Taking 30 walks with only 61 strikeouts in 2016 which is a big improvement.