According to Anthony Andro of FOXSportsSouthWest.com, the Texas Rangers have signed two 16-year old Venezuelans. Left handed pitcher Yohander Mendez and outfielder Eduard Pinto.

Andro adds that the Rangers also signed right handed pitcher Merkin Valdez and are sending him to Triple-A Round Rock. Valdez pitched 1.1 inning last season with the Blue Jays and left a 20.25 ERA. This season, he was 4-2 with a 3.58 ERA in 50.1 innings throughout 38 games for the Dodgers’ Triple-A team.

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