Rangers sign former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz to a 1-year contract |

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz has signed with the Texas Rangers for the 2026 season.

The team announced the signing of the hard-throwing 29-year-old right-handed free agent on Tuesday night, a day after the Rangers signed catcher Danny Jansen and left-handed reliever Tyler Alexander in free agency.

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