Matt West

Originally drafted as a third baseman out of high school in 2007, West has been trying to carve out a role as a pitcher since making the move to the mound back in 2011. He debuted with the Rangers last season, making just three appearances in the big leagues while logging 56.2 innings between Double-A and Triple-A. Over four seasons in the minors, West has carried a 25.2% K% and 8.2% BB%, inducing outs on the ground at a decent clip (44.1% GB%). He leans heavily on his fastball (which averaged 95.0 mph in his limited time with Texas), while also working with a curveball and changeup. The Rangers will likely give him a look in spring training for an Opening Day roster spot, but it would hardly be surprising to see him return to Triple-A to finish his development in the Pacific Coast League.