Texas Rangers: 5 relievers to consider signing on multi-year deals

Adam Warren

Age 31

ERA vs. AL West Opponents:

Houston Astros: 2.77 (16 appearances)

Oakland Athletics: 2.39 (13 appearances)

Seattle Mariners: 1.50 (6 appearances)

Los Angeles Angels: 1.47 (10 appearances)

Adam Warren was traded from the New York Yankees to the Seattle Mariners mid-season. Surprisingly, he has pitched worse as a member of the Mariners. Still, his numbers are respectable. He held a 2.70 ERA over 24 outings. His ERA has risen to a 4.00 in 19 outings with Seattle. Combined, he’s held opposing hitters to a .234 batting average and a .370 slugging percentage.

He’s made a home as a mid-to-late inning reliever throughout his career. If Warren were to sign with Texas, he could fit in anywhere in the pen, including competing for the set up role. Heck, the Texas Rangers could even assign him to the rotation.

Warren does have 20 career starts to his name. The Rangers are in need of starting pitchers and a promise to give him a look as a starter could help persuade him to sign. If that scenario sounds familiar, that’s what Texas did with Mike Minor this past offseason. It’s safe to say that partnership has worked out to this point.