Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Texas Rangers placed catcher Yorvit
Torrealba on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release
on Wednesday.
Torrealba, who was designated for assignment on July 31, will become a free
agent on Friday if he is not claimed off waivers.
The 34-year-old Venezuelan backstop batted .236 with three home runs and 12
RBI over 45 games for the Rangers this season.
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