The Texas Rangers have kept saying they were going to spend some money this offseason and the first check appears to be written.
Infielder Marcus Semien, who the Rangers know well from his six seasons with the Oakland Athletics, has agreed to a seven-year deal with the Rangers for $175 million, according to multiple reports.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Fansided’s Robert Murray both reported the deal Sunday afternoon. The Rangers have yet to confirm the details with the free agent.
Semien hit a career-high 45 home runs with 102 RBIs in 2021 for the Toronto Blue Jays. He spent the previous six seasons with the A’s. He played second base mostly for the Blue Jays but had been a shortstop in Oakland.
It’s unclear where the Rangers will play Semien but it’s likely to depend on whether the club is able to sign another potential middle infielder this winter.
