Sep 14, 2018; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Luis Ortiz (59) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Could any of these NRI’s make the Texas Rangers’ Opening Day roster?
In the spring of 2019, Danny Santana signed with the Texas Rangers on a minor league deal, and ended up being the team’s 2019 MVP.
He had an excellent spring and made the Opening Day roster.
Hunter Pence went on to be a 2019 All-Star for his hometown team after signing as an NRI with Texas in what would be his last productive season in the major leagues.