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Shortstop Nick Ahmed has elected to become a free agent rather than accept an outright assignment to the Rangers’ Triple-A ...

Shortstop Nick Ahmed has elected to become a free agent rather than accept an outright assignment to the Rangers’ Triple-A affiliate, the team announced. Texas designated Ahmed for assignment ...

Ornelas was brought onto the active roster Friday to replace Nick Ahmed but will now head back to the minors to make room for Corey Seager, who was activated from the IL on Saturday. Ornelas hasn ...

He also was a steady defender in the mold of the Diamondbacks’ shortstop at the time, Nick Ahmed. The Diamondbacks ended up acquiring Jay for what turned out to be a lesser price, left-hander ...

Ornelas had been called up Friday to replace infielder Nick Ahmed, who was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Blaine Crim. Evan has covered the Rangers since 1997.

Meanwhile, Blaine Crim received the call to the Big Show. Infielder Nick Ahmed was designated for assignment to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. Rather than accept being outrighted to Round ...

Him going on outright waivers isn’t a surprise, either — I thought they might do that when they brought Corey Seager back from the injured list so they could keep Nick Ahmed as a backup infielder.