The Texas Rangers sign Robinzon Diaz to a minor league deal
The Rangers have signed 27-year old righty swinging catcher Robinzon Diaz to a minor league deal. Diaz played in 71 games in AAA-ball last season and he was 64 of 251 (.255 avg, .620 OPS) with 29 runs scored, 1 homer and 21 RBIs. He last played in the majors in 2009 with the Pirates. Diaz has played in 44 games in parts of two years in the majors and he is 39 of 139 (.281 avg, .659 OPS) with 9 runs scored, 1 homers, 20 RBIs and 1 stolen base. Diaz will likely be stashed in AAA-ball as he will come to spring training likely #5 on the depth chart behind the plate.