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Signs minor-league deal Tejeda signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Thursday.

Impact Tejeda became a free agent in early November after being outrighted by the Rangers, but he'll now land with another organization. The 23-year-old appeared in five major-league games last year and will serve as a non-roster invitee this spring.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Tejeda was outrighted off the Rangers' 40-man roster and became a minor-league free agent Friday, independent baseball journalist Jeff Wilson reports.

Impact Tejeda appeared in five big-league games in April but spent the rest of the year in the minors. He's still just 23 years old and was once a fairly interesting prospect, which should make him somewhat interesting on the open market, though his .194/.266/.368 slash line and 41.5 percent strikeout rate in the minors this season may scare away most potential suitors.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No relief: Orioles score late off Rangers pen in 6-1 victory

Trey Mancini had a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles scored off three Texas relievers in a 6-1 win

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down by Rangers Tejeda was optioned to the Rangers' alternate training site Saturday.

Impact Tejeda joined the major-league roster while Brock Holt (hamstring) was sidelined, but he'll return to the team's alternate training site after Holt was reinstated from the 10-day IL on Saturday. Tejeda appeared in five games for the Rangers and went 1-for-16 with a run, one stolen base and 10 strikeouts. Holt should now serve on the strong side of a platoon at third base while Charlie Culberson starts against southpaws.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Tejeda isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rays.

Impact The Rangers are facing yet another southpaw (Rich Hill) on Thursday, so Tejeda will retreat to the bench for a third straight contest. Charlie Culberson will start at third base, batting seventh.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Tejeda isn't starting Wednesday against the Rays, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tejeda will take a seat for a second straight game after he struck out five times in his last seven at-bats. Charlie Culberson will start at third base and bat eighth against left-hander Josh Fleming on Wednesday.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits amid strikeout spree Tejeda is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rays.

Impact He's gone 1-for-13 with eight strikeout in his first four games since getting promoted from the alternate site. Charlie Culberson will start at third base and hit ninth against lefty Ryan Yarbrough.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second straight start Tejeda started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and stolen base in Saturday's 7-4 loss to San Diego.

Impact Tejeda has started at third base the two games since his callup, both coming against right-handed starters. He's taking up the lefty portion of a third-base platoon that had been filled by Brock Holt until he landed on the injured list with a hamstring injury. Charlie Culberson is the righty hitter in that platoon. Tejeda possesses a combination of pop and speed, but the 22-year-old prospect may be overmatched by MLB pitching.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres follow up 1st no-no with 7-4 victory over Rangers

Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Texas Rangers 7-4

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hitless in season debut Tejeda started at third base and went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Padres.

Impact It was a continuation of the profile Tejeda showed last season when he struck out 30 times in 75 at-bats (39.0 K%) while making his MLB debut for the Rangers. He was called up Friday after the Rangers placed Brock Holt (hamstring) the injured list. The 22-year-old infielder took Holt's spot at third base, being the left-handed component of a hot-corner platoon with righty-hitting Charlie Culberson. It should be noted that Tejeda, a middling prospect, has never hit above High-A before joining the Rangers in 2020.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' Bush early setback in comeback from elbow surgery

The Texas Rangers have put hard-throwing reliever Matt Bush on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up Friday Tejeda was recalled from the Rangers' alternate training site and will start at third base Friday against the Padres.

Impact He takes the place of Brock Holt, who landed on the injured list with a hamstring strain in a corresponding move. Tejeda has some serious swing-and-miss issues, but he also has a quick bat and the speed to steal double-digit bases, so he could provide some cheap power and speed in deeper leagues. Tejeda will compete with Charlie Culberson for playing time at third base and will also serve as a backup option at second base and shortstop.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Tejeda was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Impact Tejeda appeared in 23 games as a rookie last season, hitting a lopsided .253/.273/.453 and striking out in 39.0 percent of his plate appearances while walking in just 2.6 percent. He previously hadn't played a game above High-A, so it's no surprise the Rangers believe he still needs to work on some things in the upper minors before returning to the big leagues.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Tejeda (elbow) entered Tuesday's spring game against Cleveland in the sixth inning and went 1-for-2 with a double.

Impact Tejeda replaced Isiah Kiner-Falefa at shortstop in what was his first Cactus League appearance. He had been slowed by an infection in the elbow but is no longer under any restrictions, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. Tejeda made his MLB debut in the shortened 2020 season, making the leap from High-A, but he's expected to start this season in the minors.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with elbow Tejeda is unavailable due to elbow inflammation, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tejeda, who has not yet appeared in a spring game, is expected to miss a few more days, although the team has no timetable for a return. Tejeda entered training camp with a shot at winning a roster spot in an infield that's undergone churn since 2020.

MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers rebuilding while their new stadium hosting playoffs

The Texas Rangers are early in the process of another major rebuilding project while their new ballpark will host MLB playoff games

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Tejeda (arm) will bat seventh and play shortstop Saturday against the Astros.

Impact An infection kept Tejeda out of the starting lineup for a pair of games, though he was able to appear off the bench Friday. He'll look to improve on his .250/.261/.471 slash line in the final two games of the year.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Astros, streaking Springer set for matchup against Rangers

Houston's Springer puts 11-game hit streak on the line against Rangers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Tejeda (arm) remains sidelined Friday against Houston.

Impact An infection forced Tejeda to be scratched from Thursday's lineup and will cost him at least one more contest. Whether or not he returns before the end of the year remains to be seen. Isiah Kiner-Falefa again starts at shortstop Friday, with Derek Dietrich starting at third.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers look to break 4-game losing streak against Astros

Texas is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over Houston

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched with skin infection Tejeda was scratched from Thursday's lineup with a skin infection under his right arm.

Impact Isiah Kiner-Falefa will move to shortstop while Sherten Apostel enters the lineup at third base. It's unclear how long this infection will keep Tejeda sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Walsh's 1st grand slam powers Angels past Rangers, 8-5

Jared Walsh hit his first career grand slam during the Los Angeles Angels’ seven-run fourth inning in an 8-5 victory over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep in win Tejeda went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Tejeda's solo homer off Julio Teheran extended the Rangers' lead to 3-0 in the second. The long ball was the infielder's third of the year. Tejeda is hitting .250/.263/.500 across 57 plate appearances on the season. With Elvis Andrus's (back) season possibly over, Tejeda will likely continue to see time at shortstop during the season's final week.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles in win Tejeda went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Angels.

Impact Tejeda made his fifth straight start at shortstop since Elvis Andrus (back) was placed on the injured list. The Rangers are giving him a good look during September, and the 22-year-old has held his own against MLB pitching, sporting a .786 OPS. Despite the modest success, Tejeda is unlikely to be the team's starter at short in 2021. Andrus' declining offense has the organization considering a change, but Tejeda, who never played above High-A before 2020, may not be ready for a full-time gig.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE