When the Astros re-signed Martin Maldonado after adding Dustin Garneau, it appeared all but certain that Robinson Chirinos would play elsewhere in 2020. That is indeed the case, as news broke Tuesday evening that Chirinos has agreed to a deal to return to the Rangers.
Chirinos, of course, played six seasons with the in-state rivals before coming to Houston on a one-year free agent deal for the 2019 season. All told, he hit .233/.325/.443 in 442 games for the Rangers, establishing himself as an above-average hitter for his position.