About four weeks after signing lefty reliever Anthony Veneziano to a minor league deal, the Texas Rangers announced they have released the southpaw so he can pursue an opportunity with an Asian team.
Veneziano, 28, would've been a nice depth piece for the Rangers, a team that desperately needs bullpen help. However, since his spot on the 26-man roster wasn't guaranteed, the Rangers weren't going to prevent the lefty from going to play overseas.
The Kansas City Royals selected Veneziano in the 10th round of the 2019 MLB Draft out of Coastal Carolina University.