Andrew McCutchen Signs Minor League Deal With Rangers

The 39-year-old veteran outfielder and DH has signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers, including a spring training invite. The deal is worth $1.25 million if he makes the roster, with incentives pushing the value to $2.5 million. McCutchen, who spent the last three seasons in Pittsburgh, slashed .239/.333/.367 with 13 homers last year. Texas intends to use him as a right-handed platoon bat, leveraging his .799 OPS against lefties as he seeks his 18th major league campaign.