The Texas Rangers are making moves behind the plate and on the mound, adding a trio of arms and experience to their roster as they look to stay competitive in the ever-tough American League. Catcher Danny Jansen has agreed to a two-year, $14.5 million deal, while left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander and right-handed reliever Alexis Díaz are both joining on one-year contracts.
For Jansen, this marks a new chapter after a brief stint with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2025. He joined the Brewers in late July, brought in as insurance behind the dish while William Contreras played through a fractured finger.
Jansen didn’t see much action-just 25 games-but clearly made enough of an impression to land a multi-year deal in Texas. The Rangers are betting on his veteran presence, defensive reliability, and occasional pop at the plate to help solidify their catching corps.
Jansen’s not just a stopgap. He’s a savvy backstop with postseason experience, and in a league where catching depth is gold, a two-year commitment signals that Texas sees him as more than just a backup. Whether he’s splitting time or taking on a larger role, he brings value both in the clubhouse and behind the plate.
Joining him in Arlington is Tyler Alexander, who also wore a Brewers uniform this past season-but under very different circumstances. Signed late in the offseason, Alexander was a February addition for Milwaukee, brought in to help patch a rotation that was thin early on.
He made four starts, including a standout performance on April 4 when he blanked the Reds over 5.2 innings. But inconsistency plagued the rest of his outings, and he was designated for assignment by June 1 before being released five days later.
Alexander’s versatility is what makes him intriguing for the Rangers. He’s a lefty who can start in a pinch or eat innings out of the bullpen, and that kind of flexibility plays well over a 162-game grind. While his 2025 numbers weren’t eye-popping, Texas is clearly hoping a change of scenery-and perhaps a more defined role-can help unlock some of the promise he showed earlier in his career.
The addition of Alexis Díaz adds another layer to this bullpen overhaul. Díaz, known for his electric stuff and late-inning experience, gives the Rangers a high-leverage option from the right side. While the one-year deal suggests a prove-it scenario, his presence immediately boosts the bullpen’s depth and upside.
All three signings speak to a Rangers front office that’s not standing still. They’ve identified areas of need-catching depth, bullpen reinforcements, left-handed pitching-and addressed them with low-risk, potentially high-reward moves. For Jansen and Alexander, it’s a fresh opportunity to carve out meaningful roles on a team with postseason aspirations.
And for the Rangers, it's another step in building a roster that’s deep, experienced, and ready to compete.