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Rangers To Sign Jakob Junis To Reported One-Year, $4 Million Deal

The veteran right-hander is set for a bullpen role after a strong relief season in Cleveland.

Sep 24, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Jakob Junis (16) delivers a pitch in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. David Richard-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Texas has an agreement with Junis, with finalization awaiting a 40-man roster move and formal team confirmation.
  • The contract includes a mutual option for 2027, according to the Dallas Morning News.
  • Texas plans to deploy Junis in relief, aligning with his first bullpen-only campaign in 2025.
  • With the Guardians last season, he posted a 4-1 record and a 2.97 ERA with 55 strikeouts and 18 walks over 66 2/3 innings in 57 games.
  • The move continues a bullpen overhaul that has seen departures such as Phil Maton and Hoby Milner and additions including Alexis Diaz, Tyler Alexander, Carter Baumler, Zak Kent and the return of Chris Martin.