The Rangers announced that theyve released veteran relievers and from minor league contracts. Both pitchers are again free agents. As MLBTRs Steve Adams , Chavez and Strickland are among at least three dozen players around the league with upcoming opt-out opportunities. The Rangers presumably Bob Watson Jersey expected both to trigger their out clauses and werent willing to carry them in the MLB bullpen. Neither player showed much in camp. Chavez gave up seven runs over 6 2/3 innings, allowing 10 hits while i suing four walks. Strickland just signed last Wednesday. He was only able to make two appearances and gave up three runs while recording four outs. Strickland, 36, spent last season with the Angels, where he managed decent numbers in middle relief. He posted a 3.31 ERA acro s 73 1/3 innings, picking up 12 holds and a save. A below-average 19.4% strikeout rate is the primary reason he neverthele s needed to settle for a minor league deal. Chavez is trying to get to the big leagues for the 18th straight year. The 41-year-old swingman has bounced around the league but only appeared in the majors with Atlanta over the last two seasons. He turned in a productive 3.13 ERA over 63 1/3 frames as a long man last year. Chavez struck out 20.8% of opponents against a 7.2% walk rate. Josh James Jersey