The Rangers have acquired infielder Cristian Guzman from the Washington Nationals in exchange for Minor League pitchers Ryan Tatusko and Tanner Roark.
Guzman, a shortstop for most of his career, has played 63 games at second base this season, while making 20 appearances at shortstop. The 32-year-old switch-hitter is batting .282 with two homers and 25 RBIs. He has a .327 on-base percentage and a .361 slugging percentage. The 11-year veteran, who spent his first six seasons with the Minnesota Twins and last five with the Nationals, has a .272 lifetime batting average.
The Rangers also announced today that they have acquired righthanded pitcher Roman Mendez, first baseman Chris McGuiness, a player to be named later and cash considerations from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
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