The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has acquired 2017 International slot compensation from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league infielder Yeyson Yrizarri (pronounced JAY-sin ear-uh-ZAHR-ee).
The 20-year-old Yrizarri was originally signed by Texas as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, 2013. He has combined to bat .258 with 7 home runs and 37 RBI in 82 games with Hickory (A) and Down East (High-A) this season.