Rangers sign Elias Diaz, former Rockies All-Star catcher

The Texas Rangers have signed catcher Elias Diaz to a Major League contract, adding a veteran with 12 years of MLB experience. Diaz, a right-handed hitter, recently played for the Kansas City Royals, where he hit.227 with two home runs in 10 games. The Rangers plan to carry three catchers, including Danny Jansen and Kyle Higashioka, as they address their depth behind the plate. Diaz won the 2023 All-Star Game MVP award and has previously achieved a personal best of 18 home runs during the 2021 season with the Rockies.

• 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers sign former Rockies All-Star Game MVP catcher