The Rangers signed Ian Desmond to a one-year deal to replace Josh Hamilton in leftfield:
With Josh Hamilton starting the season on the disabled list, the Rangers made a move Sunday, signing free-agent shortstop Ian Desmond to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
The team is expected to convert Desmond, 30, into a left fielder, with Elvis Andrus remaining at shortstop.
If Desmond has to replace Hamilton for a full year, that’s a huge downgrade for the Rangers. If Hamilton misses a month, the move gives Texas some veteran depth in the infield.
Desmond had a very short peak offensively, his seasonal age 26-27 season his best with the bat. His power at age 28 kept him from totally tanking, at age 29 in 2015 everything was down. Maybe moving to an easier defensive position will give him more time to concentrate on his offense and get his swing back.
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