Bird has landed a spot in Texas' 60-man player pool.

EDGE Analysis

Bird was in camp for spring training as a non-roster invitee with a shot at winning the starting first base job. Neither he nor Ronald Guzman earned the spot which remains open as the ramp up to the new Opening Day begins later this week. First base remains status quo; Bird and Guzman will battle it over the next three weeks, although the Rangers have a possible backup plan. That involves moving Todd Frazier to first if the club is confident Isiah Kiner-Falefa or Nick Solak is ready for the everyday gig at third base.