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Beltre

Beltre reportedly received a $600,000 bonus and Tejeda got $550,000. The 16-year-olds were ranked second and fourth, respectively, on ESPN’s ranking of the newly available Latin American prospects. Beltre is a left-handed hitter and center fielder with power potential. Tejeda is a toolsy shortstop with a big-time arm.

He has been examined by an orthopedist, who found no structural damage. Beltre could need more tests, though, and it’s possible he’ll have to pull out of playing for Spain in the World Baseball Classic.

The move clears a spot for the newly-claimed Adam Rosales on the active roster. Beltre is hitting .300 (9-for-30) with a double and two RBI in 13 games with the Rangers this season.

Beltre has batted .300/.360/.406 with four homers and 13 steals at Round Rock this season. He’ll back up Leonys Martin in center field while Craig Gentry is sidelined.

He had been at Triple-A with the White Sox but was cut loose after batting just .234/.268/.312. Beltre gives the Giants a depth guy with major league experience.

It’s not clear when he’ll be ready to return to action. Beltre is likely to begin the season at Triple-A.

Beltre underwent surgery in early April for a fractured right tibia and has been in recovery mode through the first three months of the 2014 season. The outfielder will likely be sent to Triple-A once he’s healthy.

Beltre has been out all season while recovering from surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right leg. He will probably head to Triple-A once he’s activated.

Beltre suffered the injury earlier this week. It’s not clear at this point how long he’ll be sidelined, but obviously he won’t be an option for the Rangers for at least the first two months of the season.

It could be a lengthy rehab process. Beltre, 24, batted .292/.340/.398 with seven home runs and 15 stolen bases in 94 games last season at Triple-A Round Rock. He’s not really considered a top prospect anymore.