The Rangers designated Kruger for assignment Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The catcher has not appeared in a game for the Rangers after they claimed him off waivers May 9 from the Angels. Kruger, who has never had a major-league plate appearance, will go on waivers for the second time in a week.

The Rangers claimed Kruger off waivers from the Angels on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Texas appears comfortable with the two catchers on its 26-man active roster (Jose Trevino and Jonah Heim), so Kruger will likely report to Triple-A Round Rock as he joins a new organization. The 26-year-old backstop never had the opportunity to make his big-league debut for the Angels, but Kruger could be first in line for a call-up in Texas if Trevino or Heim is deactivated at any point this season. During his last minor-league campaign in 2019, Kruger cobbled together a .240/.300/.309 slash line over 380 plate appearances at Double-A Mobile.

Kruger was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kruger spent a single day on the big-league roster as the backup for Kurt Suzuki, with Max Stassi dealing with a concussion. He got to make his big-league debut off the bench but did not get into the game. Drew Butera was acquired in a trade with the Rangers in a corresponding move and will fill the backup catcher role.

Kruger had his contract selected by the Angels on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Primary catcher Max Stassi (concussion) was placed on the injured list Thursday, so Kruger should take over the backup role. His last official game action came at Double-A Mobile in 2019, when he hit .240/.300/.309 across 380 plate appearances. Kurt Suzuki should see the majority of the time behind the plate for the Angels while Stassi is sidelined.