Rangers optioned C Sam Huff, RHP Cole Winn, LHP Antoine Kelly, and INF Jonathan Ornelas to Triple-A Round Rock and optioned Jose Corniell to Double-A Frisco.
There were reports that the Rangers considered opening the season with three catchers on the active roster but ultimately decided against it. While Huff isn’t known for his defensive prowess, he can still swing it, hitting .298/.399/.548 with 17 homers across 321 plate appearances at Triple-A Round Rock. He’ll provide depth at catcher in the upper levels of the Rangers’ minor league system.
