Rangers Officially Sign Jakob Junis to One-Year, $4M Deal

The Texas Rangers have officially signed relief pitcher Jakob Junis to a one-year, $4 million contract, with Dom Hamel designated for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot. Junis, a right-hander known for his quality slider, pitched exclusively out of the bullpen for the Guardians in 2025, where he recorded a 2.97 ERA, 3.45 FIP, and 4.04 xERA. He previously started his career as a starter with the Royals before transitioning to a relief role.