Dustin

Harris

Harris was cut loose by the Rangers at the conclusion of last season after going 8-for-40 with a 30.2 percent strikeout rate across 19 games at the big-league level. The 26-year-old bolsters Chicago’s outfield depth and will likely open the year at Triple-A Charlotte as an emergency option.

Harris has already opted for free agency. The 26-year-old has been a steady Triple-A bat and is a particularly strong basestealer, but it didn’t get him much of an opportunity with the Rangers; he hit .217/.280/.435 in 50 plate appearances over the last two seasons. He still might have a future as a reserve outfielder.

Harris will miss the rest of the season. The 26-year-old was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock over the weekend, but that move has been voided since he apparently suffered the injury while still in the big leagues. He should be fully healthy for spring training.

Harris retreats to the minors with veteran lynchpin Adolis García returning from the injured list for Sunday’s showdown against the Mets. The 26-year-old rookie has gone 8-for-40 with one homer and one steal in a career-high 19 games this season in the big leagues.

The 26-year-old outfielder will rejoin the Rangers to provide depth in the outfield with Adolis García (quad) landing on the injured list. He’s unlikely to see enough playing time to gain any sort of relevancy from a fantasy perspective.

It’s a bit surprising that Harris went unclaimed on waivers after getting into 16 games earlier this season for the Rangers. The 26-year-old outfielder will remain at Triple-A Round Rock until another opportunity arises down the line.

The Rangers made several acquisitions prior to Thursday’s trade deadline and needed to free up space on their 40-man roster to accommodate them, which left Harris on the outside looking in. It’s possible the 26-year-old outfielder could attract attention on waivers.

Harris made 38 plate appearances with the Rangers and had just a .606 OPS during those chances. He’ll work to get back to Texas in Round Rock, and in the meantime Sam Haggerty will be up to provide some speed off the bench.

It seems like a routine day off for Seager with a day game after a night game. Josh Smith will start at shortstop with Joc Pederson at first base and Dustin Harris at designated hitter.

It’s a routine maintenance day for Langford, who has been sizzling-hot since returning last weekend from the injured list, batting .522 (12-for-23) with two homers and two steals in six games during that span. It’ll be rookie Dustin Harris drawing a start in left field for Sunday’s matchup against the Giants.