The Texas Rangers have been busy reshaping their roster this offseason, making several high-profile moves that have caught the attention of fans and analysts alike. Among the most notable changes were bringing in pitcher MacKenzie Gore, seeing the departure of infielder Marcus Semien, and adding outfielder Brandon Nimmo to their ranks. These moves signal the Rangers’ intent to compete at a higher level in the coming season.
Beyond the headline acquisitions, the Rangers have quietly made additional adjustments, focusing on strengthening both their pitching depth and overall lineup. While some of these moves may fly under the radar, they could prove significant over the course of the season. Their latest addition adds depth but also comes with an intriguing twist. According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, the Rangers have reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Mark Canha, a former fan favorite from his time with the New York Mets, bringing both experience and versatility to the roster.
The Texas Rangers are adding former Mets outfielder Mark Canha to their Spring Training roster, signing him as a non-roster invitee, according to Grant. Canha will join the team on a minor-league deal and is expected to see action during Spring Training this year.
While this signing doesn’t carry the same splash as some of the Rangers’ bigger offseason moves, Canha brings intriguing depth to the roster. The 11-year MLB veteran has played for six teams over his career, most recently suiting up for the Kansas City Royals, where he struggled in 46 games, posting a -1.0 bWAR with a .212 batting average and a .537 OPS.
Canha’s peak years came earlier in his career. He spent two productive seasons with the Mets, generating 3.7 bWAR with a .259 average and .754 OPS, and seven seasons with the Athletics, where he totaled 10.4 bWAR while hitting .244 with a .776 OPS.
Although the fan favorite is no longer at his career-best level, his experience makes him a valuable veteran presence, providing outfield depth for Spring Training. A strong showing could even earn him a spot on the Rangers’ MLB roster as versatile outfield and infield insurance.
Interestingly, Canha’s non-roster deal coincides with his birthday on February 15th—a fitting gift for the 37-year-old as he joins the Rangers for 2026 Spring Training.