Asdrubal Cabrera, Rangers Reportedly Agree to 1-Year, $3.5 Million Contract

Needing to fill their third base vacancy, the Texas Rangers have agreed to a deal with veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. 

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal first reported the move. 

Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, Cabrera's deal will be worth $3.5 million for one season.

The Rangers need starter at the hot corner because Adrian Beltre announced his retirement in November. 

Cabrera has played second base, third base and shortstop in his 12-year MLB career. The 33-year-old spent last season with the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. He hit .262/.316/.458 with 23 homers in 147 games. 

The Rangers are facing an uphill climb to compete in the American League West after a 95-loss season and teams such as the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics boasting strong rosters in 2019. 

Texas' infield depth figures to be a strength. Elvis Andrus had injury problems last season, appearing in just 97 games. Cabrera can move to shortstop if that happens again, and Patrick Wisdom can handle third base.