The Texas Rangers have found their new third baseman - at least for 2020. Todd Frazier has signed a 1-year, $3.5 million contract with the Rangers with a club option for 2021.
Frazier, who turns 34 next month, spent the past two seasons with the New York Mets. In 2019, Frazier hit .251 with 21 HR and 67 RBI in 133 games. Entering his 10th big league campaign, Frazier spent the bulk of his career with the Cincinnati Reds with stints in a Chicago White Sox and a New York Yankees uniform.
The Rangers have been seeking a third baseman to fill the shoes of future Hall of Famer Adrian Beltre who retired after the 2018 season. Texas has had hopes of adding Anthony Rendon, Josh Donaldson or Nolan Arenado, but have evidently taken a more fiscally cautious approach in signing Frazier. While Frazier would be a short term option, he can still play and would be a veteran presence on a young ball club. Overall, signing Frazier will be a net positive for the Rangers.
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