DALLAS — The Rangers’ busy offseason continued Tuesday afternoon as the club sent sent closer Rafael Montero to the Seattle Mariners, the team announced.
In return, the Rangers will receive RHP Jose Corniell and a player to be named later. The deal was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Montero became a dependable closer for Texas in 2020. He had eight saves in his 17 games pitched to go along with a 4.08 ERA. He struck out 19 batters and walked six in 17 2/3 innings.
Corniell is a 17-year-old pitcher from the Dominican Republic who was signed by the Mariners during last year’s international signing period. He was the 24th-ranked prospect in Seattle’s system.
It’s the third big trade the Rangers have made over the last eight days since Chris Young took over as general manager. Texas sent ace Lance Lynn to the White Sox in exchange for Dane Dunning and Avery Weems. It also acquired Nate Lowe in a six-player deal with the Rays.
Montero is set to make $2 million in 2021.
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Staff writer Evan Grant contributed to this report.
