Nick Ahmed, a two-time Gold Glove shortstop, and outfielder Sam Haggerty have signed minor league contracts with the Texas Rangers, gaining invitations to major league spring training. Ahmed, who previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, had a tumultuous season last year with multiple teams, hitting .229 with just two home runs and 17 RBIs in 71 games. At 35, only time will tell if he can recapture his Gold Glove form from 2018 and 2019.

Meanwhile, Haggerty, who played for the Seattle Mariners after a brief stint with the New York Mets, struggled with injuries last season, appearing in only 15 games due to a torn Achilles tendon. He boasts a .232 career batting average and has shown flashes of offensive potential, but consistency will be key for him to secure a spot on the roster.

With these additions, the Rangers have increased their non-roster invitees to 27, and will begin full-squad workouts in Arizona on February 17, aiming to bolster their lineup ahead of the upcoming season.