The Texas Rangers announced that they have signed right-hander Dillon Gee to a minor league deal.
Gee, 30, is still recovering from thoracic outlet surgery — the same procedure that Matt Harvey is attempting to come back from this Spring.
A former New York Met, Gee is expected to compete for a fifth starter spot with Tyson Ross, A.J. Griffin, Chi Chi Gonzalez, and Nick Martinez. Given his experience in relief, he could also win a job in the Rangers’ bullpen.
Last year, Gee made 33 appearances for the Kansas City Royals, 14 as a starter, and posted a 4.68 ERA, 1.464 WHIP, 5.25 FIP, and a 6.4 K/9 in 125 innings pitched.
In six seasons with the Mets, Gee had a 40-37 record with a 4.03 ERA, 1.310 WHIP, 4.25 FIP and 6.45 K/9 in 110 starts and foure relief appearances.
