New Delhi, March 6 -- The Texas Rangers have bolstered their depth options by agreeing to a minor league contract with former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen. The 39-year-old outfielder and designated hitter now heads to spring training with a shot at earning a spot on the 2026 Opening Day roster.

Andrew McCutchen's deal includes an invitation to the major league spring camp in Surprise, Arizona. If promoted to the 40-man roster, he would earn $1.5 million for the season. The move addresses potential gaps in the Rangers' lineup, particularly at designated hitter and in the outfield corners.

Texas already features a talented young outfield trio, Wyatt Langford in left, Evan Carter in center, and Brandon Nimmo in right. Yet Carter's ...