Carl Edwards Jr. signed a minor league deal with the Rangers and reports to Triple-A Round Rock. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in 2013 but was traded to the Cubs prior to his MLB debut. Edwards enjoyed success with the Cubs, including a World Series victory in 2016. He has faced challenges in recent years, with injury setbacks and struggles for playing time. Edwards has recently pitched in the Mexican League after short stints in the majors with the Angels. The Rangers have been facing a shortage of starting depth in their Triple-A roster due to recent roster changes.
Carl Edwards Jr., a former Cub and a 2016 World Series champion, has signed a minor league deal with the Rangers and will report to Triple-A Round Rock. Edwards returns to the organization that drafted him in 2013, though he was traded before debuting in the majors. After a tough few seasons, including time in Mexico and with the Angels, he has recently pitched well as a starter in the Mexican League.
Currently, the Rangers are dealing with a shortage of starting depth in their Triple-A team. The organization has released several pitchers, including Adrian Houser and Gerson Garabito, while also trading Dane Dunning to clear payroll. Six pitchers have made eight or more starts for Round Rock, but three are no longer with the team, indicating a need for fresh talent.
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