Rangers' Mike Napoli: Deal with Rangers made official
Napoli signed a contract with the Rangers on Thursday for one year, $6 million, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports. The deal also includes a 2018 club option worth $11 million or a $2.5 million buyout.
Analysis:
Napoli's third tour of duty with Texas comes with a possible re-up, and it wouldn't be a shock if he earns it. Though he's 35 years old, he's coming off a career-best 34 homers and 101 RBI with Cleveland. Texas' lineup and ballpark (despite its slight decline in hitter-friendliness) will keep him in a productive spot: He has a career .277/.381/.548 line in games at Arlington. Napoli will help mixed league fantasy owners in the middle or late rounds.