SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Veteran right-hander Jeremy Guthrie has been granted his release by the Texas Rangers since he won't be on their 40-man roster.
The move Monday came a week before the Rangers play their season opener. It allows Guthrie to seek a major league job.
The 36-year-old Guthrie signed a minor league deal right before spring training. He had a 5.14 ERA in three Cactus League appearances, allowing three home runs with five strikeouts over seven innings. In a Triple-A game last week, he gave up three solo homers over five innings.