The Texas Rangers have acquired Chirinos from Tampa Bay for a player to be named or cash. The deal was announced Monday, before the teams opened a three-game series in Texas.
Posted: Apr. 8, 2013 6:29 PM ET
Chirinois, designated for assignment March 31 when Tampa Bay set its opening-day roster, was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. The catcher didn't play in 2012 after sustaining a concussion in spring training when A foul tip struck his mask. The Rangers designated Jeff Beliveau for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. They have 10 days to trade or release him or send him outright to the minors.
Data provided by STATS LLC.