The Texas Rangers announced today that Anderson Tejeda has been optioned to AAA Round Rock, and Andy Ibanez has been assigned to the Alternative Training Site. In addition, Drew Butera has been re-signed to a new minor league deal, and Nick Vincent, who was in camp on a minor league deal, has been released.
Finally, righthanded relief pitcher Josh Sborz has made the Opening Day roster. In addition, Nate Lowe will be the everyday first baseman, while Ronald Guzman will be in a bench role, backing up 1B and the corner outfield spots. I suspect, until Willie Calhoun is healthy, Guzman will be in the lineup against most righthanders.