Free agent Ian Desmond has agreed to a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers that when finalized will include a move to the outfield for the one-time All-Star shortstop. The $8 million deal, first reported by Fox Sports, was subject to Desmond passing a physical, according to a baseball official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the deal was still pending. The 30-year-old who has spent all seven of his major league seasons with the Washington Nationals.
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