Fansided · Mar 9
This Ranger reliever just signed his walking papers after another disastrous outing
Feb 17, 2026; Surprise, AZ, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Alexis Diaz during media day at Surprise Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images | Arianna Grainey-Imagn ImagesEveryone knew there was an opening on this Rangers' roster for a closer heading into spring training in Surprise, Arizona.
29-year-old veteran Alexis Díaz was brought in by president of baseball operations Chris Young to vie for the high-leverage position, signing a bargain basement one-year $1 million deal.
But after yet another disastrous outing against the Angels on Sunday, it's going to be tough to justify holding a spot for him in the revamped bullpen moving forward.