Wed Mar 19 01:00:00 UTC 2025: **Rangers Sign Veteran Pitcher Patrick Corbin to One-Year Deal**
ARLINGTON, TX – The Texas Rangers announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin to a one-year major league contract. While the exact financial terms remain undisclosed, reports suggest the deal is worth slightly more than $1 million, with potential incentives adding another million. This move comes as the Rangers placed right-hander Jon Gray on the 60-day injured list with a wrist fracture.
Corbin, whose recent performance has been underwhelming statistically, brings a history of durability to the Rangers’ rotation. He’s pitched at least 171 innings in every full season since 2016, accumulating 1492 innings over that span – second only to Aaron Nola in baseball. This consistent availability is particularly appealing to a Rangers team dealing with significant injury concerns in their pitching staff, including Gray, Cody Bradford, and several other pitchers with recent injury histories.
While Corbin’s ERA has been above 5.00 in the past four seasons, some analysts suggest his statistics may be inflated due to poor defensive support from his previous teams. His advanced metrics, such as FIP and SIERA, point to a potentially less disastrous performance.
The Rangers’ strategy appears to be prioritizing innings over top-tier pitching talent, a reflection of their attempts to stay below the competitive balance tax threshold. Corbin’s signing is seen as an inexpensive insurance policy given the fragility of their rotation and the uncertainty surrounding the readiness of top prospects Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter. He is expected to join the team in Texas after the birth of his child and will likely need several weeks to prepare for game action. Until then, Rocker and Leiter will have opportunities to prove their readiness for major league play.
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