The Dallas Morning News reports that the Texas Rangers have sent left-handed pitcher Edwin Escobar to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for left-handed pitcher Ben Snyder.

Snyder was originally selected by the Orioles from the Giants in the Major League Rule 5 Draft. Snyder was then sent to Texas as a player to be named later in the Kevin Millwood – Chris Ray trade in December.

Snyder did not make the Rangers’ Opening Day roster and because of the Rule 5 rules, he had to be offered back to the Giants. Rather than do that, the Rangers sent the Giants Escobar.

Snyder had a 9.00 ERA in 7 innings pitched in 6 Spring games for the Rangers.

Escobar was 2-5, with a 5.00 ERA in 13 games (12 starts) for the Arizona League Rangers in 2009.