The Texas Rangers made several roster moves Monday, headlined by the signing of veteran right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack to a one-year contract, adding depth to their starting rotation.
Paddack, 30, became a free agent after the Cincinnati Reds designated him for assignment last Wednesday and he cleared waivers. Through 53 innings this season, he posted a 6.96 ERA across stints with the Miami Marlins — where he made seven appearances including six starts — and the Reds, where he appeared in six games with three starts.
Originally selected by the Marlins in the eighth round of the 2015 draft, Paddack has spent eight seasons in the major leagues. Over 131 career games — 119 of them starts — he owns a 32-43 record and a 4.84 ERA, having suited up for the San Diego Padres (2019-20), Minnesota Twins (2022-25), Detroit Tigers (2025), Marlins, and Reds.
In addition to the Paddack signing, the Rangers called up utility player Cameron Cauley from Triple-A Round Rock. Cauley is ranked as the organization’s 13th-best prospect according to MLB Pipeline. Versatile enough to handle multiple infield positions as well as center field in the minors this season, Cauley is slotted seventh in the batting order and starting at second base for his major league debut in Monday’s road contest against the Cleveland Guardians.
To make room on the roster, the Rangers designated outfielder Jarred Kelenic and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross for assignment. Kelenic, 26, batted just 1-for-8 across seven games with Texas after beginning the year with the Chicago White Sox. For his career, he carries a .211 batting average with 50 home runs and 160 RBIs over 433 games spanning six seasons.
Ross, 33, finished his Rangers tenure with an 0-1 record and a 4.50 ERA in five relief outings. Across nine major league seasons, he has compiled a 31-36 record and 4.38 ERA in 168 appearances, 87 of which were starts.
As the moves were announced, Texas held a half-game advantage over the Seattle Mariners for first place in the American League West heading into Monday’s slate of games.
