Ryan Brasier and Josh Sborz become free agents after opting out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Relief pitchers Ryan Brasier and Josh Sborz have opted out of their minor league contracts with the Texas Rangers as of June 1. Brasier, 38, recorded a 3.97 ERA in 22.2 innings for Round Rock this season. Sborz, recovering from shoulder surgery, has not pitched in the majors since 2025, allowing 13 runs in 16.1 innings this year. Both players may seek opportunities elsewhere, though the Rangers could be interested in re-signing them to minors deals.
- •Brasier holds a 3.97 ERA in 22 appearances for Round Rock this season.
- •Sborz has faced setbacks post-surgery, pitching 16.1 innings this year.
- •June 1 is the deadline for players with six years of service time to opt out.
- •The Rangers may consider re-signing both relievers to minor league contracts.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Brasier, Sborz opt out, become free agents
"A pair of veteran relievers are free agents after opting out of their minor league deals with the Rangers
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