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Rangers' Andrew McCutchen Hits First Home Run with Texas
Veteran outfielder's spring training performance boosts his case for a roster spot.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 4:25am
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Texas Rangers veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen hit his first home run with the club during a Cactus League game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. The swing stood out as one of the more notable moments of Rangers' spring training so far, as McCutchen continues to build a case to remain with the team beyond camp.
Why it matters
McCutchen's early production in spring training has started to generate real value for the Rangers, who signed the former National League MVP to a minor-league deal earlier this month. His veteran presence and offensive upside could prove valuable as the Rangers evaluate their roster options ahead of the regular season.
The details
During the seventh inning of the game against the Royals, McCutchen stayed back on an outside pitch and drove it to the opposite field for a home run, extending the Rangers' lead. The swing energized the dugout and gave Texas another encouraging sign as roster decisions approach. McCutchen also recorded a hard-hit RBI double on Wednesday, showing that his timing and bat speed remain intact.
- McCutchen hit his first home run with the Rangers on March 19, 2026.
The players
Andrew McCutchen
A veteran outfielder who signed a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers earlier this month.
Texas Rangers
The Major League Baseball team that McCutchen is currently playing for during spring training.
What’s next
As the regular season approaches, the Rangers will continue evaluating McCutchen's performance and decide whether to keep him on the roster.
The takeaway
McCutchen's early spring training success has given the Rangers an encouraging sign about his potential to provide valuable veteran leadership and offensive production as the team finalizes its roster for the upcoming season.
