The 35-year-old southpaw had been stationed at Triple-A Round Rock where he posted a 5.50 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and a 17/17 K/BB ratio over 18 innings. Duffy hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since the 2021 season with the Royals. It’s unclear if he has another opportunity lined up already, or if he even plans on seeking one.

All three were in Rangers camp this spring as non-roster invitees. Duffy is the highest profile name of the group, but hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2021 due to injuries.

Even after the lost year due to flexor tendon surgery, it's surprising that Duffy is taking a minor league deal, especially with a team that has no room in the rotation for him. Perhaps Duffy is willing to make the switch to the bullpen; it's something he was considering doing last year if he made it back from surgery, though the plan was for it to be a short-term change. The 34-year-old left-hander has started 204 of his 234 games as a major leaguer, going 68-68 with a 3.95 ERA (110 ERA+) in 11 seasons with the Royals. He was traded to the Dodgers in mid-2021, but he hasn't pitched in the majors since.

The 33-year-old southpaw never wound up throwing a pitch for the Dodgers after undergoing flexor tendon surgery in October of 2021. He nearly made it back in September, but was pulled off of his rehab assignment due to another flexor tendon issue. He's now free to sign elsewhere.