The Rangers signed Herrera to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Monday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera saw action at the big-league level with the Diamondbacks each of the past four seasons, slashing just .200/.280/.259 over 562 plate appearances. The Rangers are set at catcher after signing Danny Jansen to pair with Kyle Higashioka, leaving Herrera to provide experienced depth at Triple-A Round Rock.

Herrera elected free agency Friday, Aaron Hughes of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera was pushed off Arizona's 40-man roster in August after slashing .187/.285/.259 with 17 RBI and 21 runs scored through 204 plate appearances in the big leagues. He'll now enter the offseason with the freedom to sign wherever he chooses -- most likely on a minor-league pact.

Herrera was sent outright to Triple-A Reno on Monday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera will report to the Aces after failing to draw interest while on waivers. He was designated for assignment by the D-Backs on Friday after hitting .167 with one home run, six RBI and six runs scored in his previous 15 games.

The Diamondbacks designated Herrera for assignment Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team needed to free up spots on its 26-man and 40-man rosters for the return of Gabriel Moreno (finger), and Herrera is the odd man out. Herrera has managed just a .200/.280/.259 batting line across parts of four seasons at the major-league level, but with teams always looking for catching depth, it's possible he draws interest on waivers.

Herrera went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and a second run scored in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera has receded to a backup role behind James McCann lately. Despite a drop in playing time, Herrera is 5-for-18 with three RBI and three walks over six games in August. Adrian Del Castillo is also in the mix at catcher and designated hitter, making it tougher for Herrera to carve out a decent share of starts. On the year, Herrera has struggled to a .193/.293/.267 slash line with two homers, 17 RBI, 21 runs scored and six doubles over 198 plate appearances.

Herrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera will hit the bench for the fourth time in five games and appears to be falling into the shorter side of a timeshare at catcher with James McCann, who started in three of the previous four contests. Both McCann and Herrera will be left out of the lineup for the series finale in Detroit, however, as Arizona hands Adrian Del Castillo -- who had been serving as the club's primary designated hitter -- his first start of the season at catcher.

Herrera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera and James McCann had alternated turns behind the plate in each of the previous nine games, but McCann will collect a second straight start Sunday. The two backstops will likely be deployed in a relatively equitable timeshare until Gabriel Moreno (finger) returns from the 60-day injured list.

Herrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

He'll take a seat for the day game after he went 0-for-4 while catching all nine innings of Tuesday night's 3-1 loss. James McCann will spell Herrera behind the plate in the series finale.

Herrera is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

After starting in three of the Diamondbacks' previous four games, Herrera will get a breather for the series opener. James McCann will handle catching duties Monday for Arizona.

Herrera isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Cardinals, SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera will rest his legs Saturday after going 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's win. James McCann will replace him as Arizona's catcher and bat seventh.