Andrew McCutchen Signs Minor League Deal with Rangers

Veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers on Thursday, providing the team with added depth as spring training progresses. The 39-year-old, a former National League Most Valuable Player, will report to big league camp and compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster, pending a successful physical examination.

If added to the 40-man roster, McCutchen would earn a base salary of $1.5 million for the 2026 season. The Rangers view him as a potential platoon partner at designated hitter with left-handed hitter Joc Pederson, offering a right-handed bat against southpaws. Texas enters the year with a solid outfield anchored by Wyatt Langford in left, Evan Carter in center and Brandon Nimmo in right. However, Carter played only 63 games in 2025 due to injuries, creating a need for experienced reserves. McCutchen's versatility could also extend to corner outfield spots when facing left-handed starters.

McCutchen spent the past three seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team that drafted him 11th overall out of high school in 2005 and promoted him to the majors in 2009. He appeared in 135 games last year, primarily as a designated...