Texas Rangers, Leonys Martin Make the Deal Official

The Texas Rangers announced this morning they have signed Cuban outfielder Leonys Martin to a five-year $15.5 million deal which will include a $5 million bonus.

According to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com as well as Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, Martin will head to the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders and may not be far from the big leagues.

To make room on the 40-man roster for Martin, the Rangers designated right-hander Ramon Aguero for assignment.

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