ARLINGTON, Texas -- While the 2017 season is lost for both the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics, both clubs are doing their best to secure their futures.
Rangers left-hander Martin Perez (12-12, 4.83 ERA), who will make his final start of the season Friday against Oakland right-hander Raul Alcantara (1-1, 6.86), will have the option for his contract next season picked up.
The club will pay Perez $6 million in 2018.
Oakland took things a step further with manager Bob Melvin, who had his contract extended for the 2019 season Thursday.