Tyson Ross Reportedly Signs with Texas Rangers

Starting pitcher Tyson Ross was one of the marquee free agents remaining on the market, but he has reportedly found a new home. 

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Ross Reportedly Signs with Rangers

Friday, Jan. 13 

TR Sullivan of MLB.com reported that Ross signed a one-year deal with Texas, although financial details weren't disclosed.  

On Jan. 4, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports deemed the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers the favorites after meeting with the right-hander. Sullivan said the "Rangers really like Tyson Ross and are being aggressive in trying to get a deal done."

Sullivan noted that Ross started Opening Day for the San Diego Padres but didn't pitch again during the 2016 season because of shoulder inflammation. He then had thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in October, which led to the Padres' decision to opt against tendering him a contract.

R.J. Anderson of CBSSports.com wrote that Texas' starting staff "remains messy behind Yu Darvish and Cole Hamels" even though it signed Andrew Cashner this offseason. Anderson suggested Ross could be a third starter for the Rangers if he is healthy again in 2017.

There are clear questions about Ross' health for the Rangers. Still, he is just 29 years old and has proved in the past he can be an ace-like asset on the mound. He appeared in more than 30 games in three straight seasons before 2016 and posted head-turning ERA numbers in his three full years in a Padres uniform:

Season	Team	Games	Starts	Innings	ERA	WHIP	Strikeouts
2010	Oakland Athletics	26	2	39.1	5.49	1.50	32
2011	Oakland Athletics	9	6	36.0	2.75	1.28	24
2012	Oakland Athletics	18	13	73.1	6.50	1.81	46
2013	San Diego Padres	35	16	125.0	3.17	1.15	119
2014	San Diego Padres	31	31	195.2	2.81	1.21	195
2015	San Diego Padres	33	33	196.0	3.26	1.31	212

There is more risk involved for Texas based on its sheer need for starting pitching, but the reward is also enticing. It is no wonder the team met with him as spring training approaches.