ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Outfielder Scarborough Green, released by Texas last month to make room on the roster for pitcher Darren Oliver, agreed Friday to a minor league contract with the Rangers.
Green, 25, hit .308 in 18 games with the Rangers last season, and batted .248 in 104 games at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
In addition to Green, the other non-roster players invited to spring training are right-handers Matt Miller and R.A. Dickey; catchers Reed Secrist, Luis Taveras and B.J. Waszgis; infielders Edwin Diaz, Tom Evans, Carlos Pena and Jon Shave; and outfielders David Hulse, Jason McDonald and Pedro Valdes.
Pitchers and catchers report to spring training Feb. 20. The rest of the team reports Feb. 23.