Rangers Release Former MVP and 5-Time All-Star Andrew McCutchen

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Rangers Release Former MVP and 5-Time All-Star Andrew McCutchen

Texas placed McCutchen on release waivers after he was DFA'd yesterday to make room for the signing of Nicky Lopez. The Rangers will remain on the hook for the guarantees in his contract, reportedly a $1.25 million salary. Assuming McCutchen goes unclaimed on waivers, he’ll become a free agent. He was the NL MVP in 2013 with the Pirates.

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