The Mexican reliever Daniel Duarte will become the new pitcher for the current World Series champions, Texas Rangersafter they acquired him via trade in a transaction with the Cincinnati Reds.
According to a report by MLB.com, Duarte’s transaction to land in Texas was carried out entirely for a cash amount, although they did not specify the total amount.
Days ago, the Reds had decided to place the Hispanic on the list of available players, to make room on their roster for reliever Brent Suter, whom they signed last Saturday from MLB free agency.
Duarte, who debuted in the Major Leagues in the 2022 season, had a greater participation in the last contest with the Cincinnati team, for whom He pitched in 31 games, finishing with a 3-0 record, while finishing eight games and adding one save..
In 31.2 innings, Duarte allowed 13 earned runs, achieving an effectiveness percentage from the mound of 3.69, adding 23 strikeouts..
Although the team led by Bruce Bochy has secured the services of Dominican closer José Leclerc, Texas has problems in its bullpen after Cuban Aroldis Chapman entered free agency, Venezuelan Martín Pérez agreed with the Pittsburgh Pirates and reliever Will Smith left with direction to the Kansas City Royals.
Given this situation, with the arrival of Duarte the Rangers seek to strengthen their relief team, which was one of their weak points last season, with the aim of retaining the World Series title won against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Besides, the New York Mets and infielder Yolmer Sánchez They have reached a minor league agreement.
The 30-year-old Venezuelan is a veteran of eight seasons in the Major Leagues, a level at which he has mainly shown his great defensive quality by winning the Gold Glove in the 2019 season.
The one born in Maracay will have the opportunity to earn a place with the team in training prior to the start of the season.
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2024-01-17 05:23:18
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