The Texas Rangers have granted veteran right-handed pitcher Ryan Brasier his release from his contract.

Back in February, Brasier signed a minor-league deal with the Rangers as he sought to make the Texas bullpen, which will be filled with plenty of new faces.

Unfortunately, Brasier won’t be one of them, and he will now seek out another opportunity after he requested and was granted a way out of his Rangers deal.

In 7 1/3 innings this Spring Training, Brasier pitched to the tune of a 7.36 ERA, striking out just two hitters.

The Rangers hoped that Brasier would be an unexpected contributor to their bullpen this season as he is just two years removed from a 3.54 ERA season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

However, Texas had until this weekend to add Brasier to its 40-man roster before he could seek a release, and ultimately, the club decided not to do so.

Brasier’s ultimate release is likely a good sign for other players battling for a spot in this rebuilt Rangers bullpen.

Rule Five draft pick Carter Baumler and familiar face Josh Sborz have each had strong springs and could push their way onto the Opening Day roster.

Additionally, Texas designated Alexis Diaz for assignment earlier in Spring Training, further aiding players such as Baumler and Sborz.

Ultimately, the Rangers' bullpen will be mostly external imports just as it was at the beginning of last season.

Over the offseason, the Rangers made several bullpen moves, signing veterans Tyler Alexander and Jakob Junis, bringing back Chris Martin, and signing left-hander Jalen Beeks in the middle of camp.

Robert Garcia is also back for his second season in a Rangers uniform and figures to be a key piece of the reliever puzzle.

Whatever the bullpen combination ends up looking like, they will seek to continue the success of last year’s Rangers relievers, who finished with the fourth-best bullpen ERA in all of baseball.

Despite the success, Texas led baseball with 29 blown saves. This year’s bunch will no doubt have to right that wrong if they want to reach the postseason for the first time since winning it all in 2023.

Several arms will have the chance to impress first-year Rangers manager Skip Schumaker and earn his trust as the closer.

The Rangers will hope that whoever it is makes his mark quickly and the team can get off to a fast start.

Texas will open its 2026 season on the road with an opening weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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