Back on February 6, the Texas Rangers signed outfielder Nate Schierholtz to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training. Many expected him to make the Opening Day roster because he was thought of as their best option to start in left field against right-handed pitchers.
However, on March 28, Schierholtz was informed that he would not make the Rangers' Opening Day roster. The 31-year-old would have made $1.75 million for 2015 if he would have made the squad.
Just under two hours later, Schierholtz asked for his release. The spectacular glove was granted that release and is now a free agent. He will try to catch on with a different team in hopes of being on an Opening Day roster.
Last season, the outfielder played with both the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals. He took part in 23 games in Washington and 99 games in Chicago for a total of 122 games played. Schierholtz slashed .195/.243/.309 with seven long balls and 37 RBI.
With the Rangers during the 2015 Spring Training, Schierholtz slashed .265/.324/.265 with zero home runs and three RBI over 13 games and 34 at-bats.