FWST: Rangers acquire former TCU catcher Holaday on busy roster day
Five players in Texas Rangers camp received word Tuesday morning that they had made the Opening Day roster and will be at Globe Life Park on April 4.
A sixth player found out late in the afternoon that he would also be on the roster, albeit after a trade home from the Detroit Tigers.
The Rangers acquired former TCU catcher Bryan Holaday, a Fort Worth resident, from the Tigers for fellow catcher Bobby Wilson and right-hander Myles Jaye in a move that is likely to keep Chris Gimenez from making the team.
“Holaday comes highly recommended by our scouts and everyone he’s played with and for,†general manager Jon Daniels said. “We think he’s a good fit for our roster and our clubhouse. He’s an athletic catcher with the kind of makeup and work ethic you want.†…
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