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Ryan Brasier Signs Minor League Deal with Rangers

2/6/2026

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Ryan Brasier, a former Chicago Cubs reliever, signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers.
The 38-year-old right-hander struggled with injuries last season, pitching 26 innings with a 4.50 ERA.
Despite limited performance, advanced metrics indicate he faced some bad luck.
Brasier will compete for a spring training spot and could serve as closer, though he has only 10 career saves.
The Cubs opted not to retain Brasier.

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Story summary

Ryan Brasier, a former Chicago Cubs reliever, signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers.
The 38-year-old right-hander struggled with injuries last season, pitching 26 innings with a 4.50 ERA.
Despite limited performance, advanced metrics indicate he faced some bad luck.
Brasier will compete for a spring training spot and could serve as closer, though he has only 10 career saves.
The Cubs opted not to retain Brasier.