On Monday, the Texas Rangers signed Kyle Higashioka to a two-year $13.5 million contract, with a mutual option for a third season. On Tuesday, at his introductory press conference, Higashioka said President of Baseball Operations Chris Young told him he was a priority for the team and explained what drew him to the Rangers.
“This is a really good squad, obviously, I think everyone will probably say that they underperformed last year. But I think the team as a whole is a fantastic roster. Chris Young, this offseason, he made it very clear how committed they are to winning,” said Higashioka, “Having (manager Bruce) Bochy at the helm, one of the best managers in the game … and the backing of the front office, I think it was a really attractive destination for me.”