A key piece to the Texas Rangers' run to their first-ever World Series roster, closer José Leclerc got his $6.25 million option picked up by the organization Saturday, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
Leclerc, 29, would have become a free agent this offseason had Texas decided to not pick up the option. And considering how impactful he was during the team's postseason run—that didn't seem like a likely choice.
In 13 postseason appearances this year, Leclerc had a 3.29 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and four saves.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.