Texas Rangers Re-Sign Postseason Hero Josh Sborz to Minor League Deal
The Texas Rangers have made a bold move in free agency, re-signing right-hander Josh Sborz to a minor league deal just two months after non-tendering him. The 32-year-old pitcher, who was instrumental in securing the team's World Series title last season, will be back with the club for at least another spring training.
Sborz's impressive postseason numbers are well-documented. In his 10 appearances in the Fall Classic, he allowed just four hits and one earned run while striking out 13 batters. His 0.75 ERA is a testament to his dominance on the biggest stage.
Despite struggling with injuries throughout the regular season, Sborz's postseason heroics are likely to be remembered for years to come. His resurgence was sparked by surgery following the 2024 season, but he failed to regain form in rehab appearances, posting a 5.25 ERA in 12 starts for Triple-A Round Rock.
While it's unclear how much of a role Sborz will play with the Rangers this season, his past playoff performances make him an attractive option as a late-inning reliever. If the 32-year-old can recapture some of that postseason magic, he could provide a spark off the bullpen. The signing is a nod to his talent and a reminder that the Rangers are committed to building on last year's World Series success.
The Texas Rangers have made a bold move in free agency, re-signing right-hander Josh Sborz to a minor league deal just two months after non-tendering him. The 32-year-old pitcher, who was instrumental in securing the team's World Series title last season, will be back with the club for at least another spring training.
Sborz's impressive postseason numbers are well-documented. In his 10 appearances in the Fall Classic, he allowed just four hits and one earned run while striking out 13 batters. His 0.75 ERA is a testament to his dominance on the biggest stage.
Despite struggling with injuries throughout the regular season, Sborz's postseason heroics are likely to be remembered for years to come. His resurgence was sparked by surgery following the 2024 season, but he failed to regain form in rehab appearances, posting a 5.25 ERA in 12 starts for Triple-A Round Rock.
While it's unclear how much of a role Sborz will play with the Rangers this season, his past playoff performances make him an attractive option as a late-inning reliever. If the 32-year-old can recapture some of that postseason magic, he could provide a spark off the bullpen. The signing is a nod to his talent and a reminder that the Rangers are committed to building on last year's World Series success.
i mean 0.75 era with 13 k's in 10 games? thats insane!! he needs to get healthy first tho, cant have him going into the season and getting hurt again 
gotta love that rangers are re-signing him though, shows they got faith in him 
they're giving him another shot?! sborz was so clutch in the postseason, i'm low-key hoping he can bring that same magic back this season lol what's his deal with injuries tho? did he just get a second wind from that surgery or wut
Can you believe Josh Sborz got re-signed like that? Non-tendered in Dec, now back for another shot 
0.75 ERA in postseason is crazy! Dude was a one-man wrecking crew 
I'm glad he's getting another chance to show off his skills... and hopefully not get hurt again 
Rangers fans are gonna be excited to see him in action, especially if they can string together some wins 
. But seriously, this guy's postseason numbers are crazy! 0.75 ERA is like, what magic sauce did he drink? 
Anyway, can't wait to see him in action and hopefully not get blown away by the opposing team's batters 
... anyone else excited for Rangers baseball this season? 
Sborz is back for another spring training? That's wild considering how rough he was in rehab 
He's gotta recapture that postseason magic if he wants to be more than just a minor league deal 
Either way, I'll take all the late-inning relief I can get 
He was the real MVP last postseason with that 0.75 ERA in the Fall Classic... 
His numbers don't lie, bro!
Sborz's minor league deal is a decent risk-reward thing for the Rangers. They're investing in a guy who proved himself on the biggest stage, which is always a good sign. 
In terms of MLB average player contracts, Sborz's minor league deal is like... 
a whopping 50% lower than the MLB average! 
. I mean, who needs a 32-year-old pitcher with injury history when you could've went after some fresh talent? Sborz is like the ultimate wild card - one day he's saving your team's season, next day he's getting shut down for months due to nagging injuries. And let's be real, that 0.75 ERA in the postseason is gonna get blown out of proportion by the media 
. He's not some magical solution to the Rangers' bullpen woes. I'm all about taking calculated risks, but this feels like a desperation move. Can't they see he's not reliable?
i feel like he's being underappreciated by everyone rn let's be real, if he can recapture some of that magic this season he'll be a top dog in the bullpen 
now we just have to wait and see how his rehab goes 
. He showed off some crazy skills in the postseason and was basically unbeatable 
. Some ppl might think hes past his prime, but hes still got that fire 
. If hes back on form as a late-inning reliever, hell be a huge asset to the team 
! Still gotta see how he does in spring training, but if anyone can get back on track, it's Sborz 
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