After being informed he wouldn’t be on the Reds’ Opening Day roster, Harrison decided he would rather test the waters in free agency than go to Cincinnati’s minor league system. The veteran was always a longshot to break the Reds’ crowded infield depth chart, and he hit just 5-for-20 this spring with two doubles and one steal. There’s a chance another team will value his defensive versatility and give him a shot.

The non-roster deal will allow Harrison to come to spring training and compete for a spot in the Reds organization. As a Cincinnati native, it seems Harrison is hopeful to finish his career with his hometown team. The soon-to-be 37-year-old hit just 6-for-27 (.222) with a homer over six games with the Rangers’ Triple-A affiliate in 2023. If he does make the team, it figures to be as organizational depth due to his positional versatility.

Harrison opted out of his minor league contract with the Rangers after signing with the club earlier this month. The 36-year-old went 6-for-27 (.222) with a homer over six games with the Rangers’ Triple-A affiliate.

Harrison provides the Rangers with some experienced infield depth with All-Star third baseman Josh Jung sidelined until late September after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured left thumb. The versatile 36-year-old veteran was released by the Phillies earlier this month after registering a .554 OPS with two homers in 40 games.