The Texas Rangers signed former Twins infielder Donovan Solano to a minor league contract on Tuesday, according to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. The Seattle Mariners released Solano, who hit .252/.295/.344 for an 84 wRC+ in 69 games with Seattle this season, on Sept. 1 to make room for catching prospect Harry Ford.
Texas signed Solano due to its need for more infield depth following devastating injuries to a pair of star infielders. Second baseman Marcus Semien will be out for the remainder of the regular season with a left foot fracture, according to Kennedi Landry.