After weeks of very little action toward building their 2017 roster, the Texas Rangers struck Friday afternoon with the signing of free agent right-hander Tyson Ross.
Two sources confirmed that the starting pitcher has agreed to a one-year deal pending a physical that he will take next week. Ross missed all but one start last season, on Opening Day, and had thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in October.
He might not be ready for Opening Day, but when he is ready he will round out a Rangers rotation that will also include left-handers Cole Hamels and Martin Perez and righties Yu Darvish and Andrew Cashner.