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Pirates acquire INF/OF Mark Mathias from Rangers

Rangers Baseball Texas Rangers' Mark Mathias throws during spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Charlie Riedel/AP)

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired infielder/outfielder Mark Mathias from the Texas Rangers in exchange for a player to be named later. Mathias had been designated for assignment by Texas on Friday.

The 28-year-old Mathias split last season between the Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers. In 30 games between the two clubs, Mathias slashed .247/.319/.506 with three doubles, six home runs, 20 RBIs and three steals.

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