AL West: Robinson Chirinos and Rangers agree on contract extension

The Texas Rangers have come to an agreement with Robinson Chirinos on a contract extension. The catcher has extended his contract for one year and will be making $2.25M with a club option for 2019. Under this contract, Texas is buying Chirinos’ final arbitration season at a pretty affordable price.

Here’s what else is happening in the American League West:

• The fifth round of player cuts has left the Athletics with a 40-man roster.
• Astros catcher Max Stassi has cleared waivers and is en route to Triple-A Fresno.
• How have the Rangers changed over the past five years?
• Danny Espinosa wants to hit for a better average and we can all safely say that Mike Trout supports this goal.
• Has the culture of the Mariners changed?
• Is Matt Chapman’s third baseman skill set worth waiting for?
• Can Astros fans finally trust the building process?
• Texas’ Ronald Guzman and Tyler Wanger have been optioned.
• Here’s what the Angels Opening Day bullpen is likely to look like.
• The Mariners pitching staff is moving towards a new formula for the most effective rotation.
• Check out how all the spring training position battles are going in Oakland.
• Lance McCullers Jr. left his start on Sunday after his cleat ripped open. Talk about an equipment malfunction.
• Good news, Los Angeles fans: Nick Tropeano is officially throwing again.
• Who should play center field for the Mariners?