Rangers executive VP of communications John Blake announced on Tuesday that the Rangers acquired pitcher Eddie Gamboa from the Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The Rangers moved Jake Diekman and Prince Fielder to the 60-day disabled list to make room on the 40-man roster.
The Rays had designated Gamboa, a knuckleballer, for assignment on Tuesday morning, to create roster space for Nathan Eovaldi. It didn’t take them long to find a taker.
Gamboa, 32, made his major league debut last season. He pitched 13 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs on nine hits and eight walks with 11 strikeouts. While it seems unlikely Gamboa will grab a spot in the Rangers’ bullpen, he can at least provide relief depth.
