The Texas Rangers have decided to keep a familiar postseason figure in the organization, bringing back a reliever who played a crucial role in their championship run. The move comes as the team continues reshaping its roster after the departure of several key contributors from its title-winning core.
After a winter filled with turnover, Texas opted for continuity in one specific area: bullpen depth. The signing gives the Rangers additional pitching insurance heading into spring training and keeps alive the possibility of a comeback story for a pitcher closely tied to the franchise’s greatest moment.
That pitcher is Josh Sborz, who agreed to a minor-league free agent deal, according to the league’s official transactions log. The right-hander famously recorded the final out of the World Series, cementing his place in Rangers history and earning a reputation as a clutch postseason performer.
While his regular-season numbers with Texas were uneven, his playoff résumé tells a different story. Over multiple postseason appearances, he limited damage, missed bats, and consistently delivered in high-leverage situations, making him a trusted option when the stakes were highest.
Injuries, however, derailed his most recent season. Shoulder issues and a rotator cuff strain forced him to miss all major league action, limiting him to rehab appearances in Triple-A. Those health concerns ultimately led to his non-tender earlier in the offseason.
Now back in the fold, he will enter spring training competing for a bullpen role rather than being guaranteed one. Still, if he proves healthy and effective, his championship pedigree could give him an edge as the Rangers look to rebuild a reliable relief corps.