Texas Rangers Add Five Players to Spring Training Roster

The Texas Rangers have announced five players that they are inviting to Spring Training. Adding three pitchers and two catchers to their 2017 Spring Training roster. These players will have an opportunity to earn their spot on the 25-man roster.

The Texas Rangers have added right-handed pitchers R.J. Alvarez, Ariel Juardo, and Jose Valdespina to their Spring Training roster. Along with catchers Jose Trevino and Pat Cantwell. Jeff Wilson was first to report the news on these invites.

R.J. Alvarez is a relief pitcher that was claimed by the Rangers in September of 2016. He went 1-1 7.00 ERA in 23 games between three different minor league levels in 2016. Alvarez has 31 career Major League…