Travis is a former second-round pick by the Red Sox who was acquired by the Rangers in January in a deal for Jeffrey Springs. The 27-year-old has struggled in the majors with a career .230/.288/.371 line in 278 plate appearances, and he isn't likely to compete for time in Seattle's lineup this spring. 

Travis was hobbled by an offseason injury that's prevented him from playing thus far during spring games. The longer he's sidelined, the less likely it is for Travis to push for the open first base job. Ronald Guzman and Greg Bird have manned the position in the first few games.

Travis is expected to compete for the starting job at first base, which is open as training camp approaches. The right-handed hitting Travis will join lefty hitters Ronald Guzman and Greg Bird in the competition.

The invite was expected after the Rangers acquired Travis from the Red Sox last week. He plays both first base and outfield with Texas looking at him primarily as a first baseman. The right-handed hitting Travis, who is not on the 40-man roster, will be given an opportunity to compete for that job during the spring and could work his way into a platoon with Ronald Guzman.