The Texas Rangers added a familiar face to their list of spring training invitees Wednesday by agreeing to a minor league contract with outfielder Ryan Ludwick, reports Jeff Wilson of the Fort-Worth Star Telegram.
Ludwick made his MLB debut with Texas back in 2002, appearing in 31 games for the Rangers over parts of two seasons before being traded to the Cleveland Indians in July of 2003. Over parts of 12 seasons in the big leagues, Ludwick has compiled 154 home runs and a 110 OPS+ while earning an All-Star berth with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2008.
Ludwick, however, struggled with the Cincinnati Reds last season, hitting just .244/.308/.375 with nine home runs over 112 games. The 36-year-old could compete this spring for a spot on the Rangers' bench, which is currently devoid of appealing right-handed hitters.