Rangers Designate Roansy Contreras for Assignment

The Texas Rangers have designated right-hander Roansy Contreras for assignment, a move made necessary to open a 40-man roster spot after finalizing free agent deals with reliever Jacob Webb and starter Nathan Eovaldi.

Contreras' time with the Rangers was short-lived, spanning only six weeks. The Rangers picked him up off waivers from the Angels at the onset of the offseason. Given his recent history and the crowded nature of the Rangers' roster, it was always likely that he would not remain with the team for long. The 25-year-old pitcher is now expected to be either traded or, more likely, placed back on waivers in the coming days.

Once considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, Contreras began his professional journey in the New York Yankees' farm system. He was a significant component of the trade package that the Yankees sent to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Jameson Taillon. 

Contreras made a solid debut with the Pirates in 2022, posting a 3.79 ERA over 95 innings, and initially appeared to be a promising long-term option for their rotation. However, his performance has significantly declined over the past two seasons, leading to his recent movements between teams.