Rangers add Ben Peoples to bullpen, option Winston Santos to AAA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:31 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Texas Rangers have added relief pitcher Ben Peoples to their roster, purchasing his contract from AAA Round Rock on July 2, 2026. To create space for Peoples, the team has optioned Winston Santos back to AAA. Peoples was acquired from the Chicago White Sox earlier this week and has shown strong performance in AAA, posting a 2.39 ERA over 37 innings this season. The 25-year-old righthander is expected to contribute to the Rangers’ middle relief.
- •Ben Peoples joins the Rangers from AAA Round Rock.
- •Winston Santos has been optioned back to AAA.
- •Peoples was acquired from the Chicago White Sox.
- •He has a 2.39 ERA in 37 innings at AAA this season.
- •Rangers' 40-man roster now has 39 players.
- 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Peoples called up, Santos optioned
"The Rangers have swapped out relievers once again
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