Rangers Sign Reliever Jalen Beeks to One-Year Deal

The 32-year-old left-hander joins Texas on a $1.6 million contract with performance bonuses.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:21pm

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The Texas Rangers have signed veteran left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks to a one-year, $1.6 million contract. Beeks, 32, spent last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 5-3 with a 3.77 ERA and one save in 61 appearances. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Rangers designated right-hander Alexis Díaz for assignment.

Why it matters

The Rangers are looking to bolster their bullpen depth ahead of the 2026 season, and Beeks provides them with an experienced left-handed option who has been effective against both left-handed and right-handed hitters in recent years.

The details

Beeks can earn up to an additional $1 million in performance bonuses based on the number of games he pitches. The Rangers made room for him on the 40-man roster by designating Alexis Díaz, who struggled in limited action with the Reds, Dodgers, and Braves last season.

  • Beeks signed his one-year contract with the Rangers on March 14, 2026.

The players

Jalen Beeks

A 32-year-old left-handed relief pitcher who spent the 2025 season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 5-3 with a 3.77 ERA and one save in 61 appearances.

Alexis Díaz

A 29-year-old right-handed pitcher who was designated for assignment by the Rangers to make room for Beeks on the 40-man roster. Díaz had an 8.15 ERA in 18 combined appearances with the Reds, Dodgers, and Braves in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“We must add depth to our bullpen, and Jalen Beeks gives us a proven left-handed option who can be effective against hitters from both sides of the plate.”

— Chris Young, General Manager, Texas Rangers

What’s next

The Rangers will monitor Beeks' performance during spring training to determine his role in the bullpen for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Rangers' signing of Jalen Beeks to a one-year deal with performance bonuses shows their commitment to improving their bullpen depth ahead of the 2026 season, as they look to build a more well-rounded pitching staff to support their lineup.