Overview
- The Texas Rangers granted right‑hander Austin Voth his release, with multiple outlets reporting the move on July 16, 2026 after Voth asked to be let go following one start for Triple‑A Round Rock.
- Voth had signed a minor‑league deal with the Rangers less than two weeks before his release and made a single five‑run start for Round Rock before requesting his departure.
- His recent résumé includes a full 2025 season with Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines (3.96 ERA across 125 innings), a solid 2024 year in Seattle (3.69 ERA), and brief major‑league stints with Toronto and Minnesota in 2026.
- Published reports disagree slightly on his 2026 numbers, with some outlets saying he allowed 12 total runs on 19 hits and six walks in 10 innings and others listing 11 earned runs in 10 innings; those differences likely reflect earned‑versus‑total run accounting or timing of the reports.
- Voth is now free to sign with any MLB or foreign club, and observers note returning to Asia is a common next step for veteran swingmen since NPB clubs value a recent 125‑inning workload and can offer clearer roles or pay than minor‑league deals.