Travis signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Travis was let go by the Rangers in early September, but he'll land in Seattle on a minor-league deal. The Mariners haven't announced whether he'll receive an invitation to major-league spring training, although it wouldn't be surprising if he did. The 27-year-old spent time in the big leagues with the Red Sox from 2017 until 2019, hitting .230 with seven home runs and 24 RBI over 111 games.

Travis was released by the Rangers on Thursday, Andersen Pickard of MLBDailyDish.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Travis was providing depth for Texas at the team's alternate training site before being released. The 27-year-old spent time in the majors with the Red Sox between 2017 and 2019.

Travis went 1-for-2 with a two-run single in Sunday's spring game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Travis made his spring debut, serving as the designated hitter after dealing with a hamstring injury since the start of spring training. He's a potential right-handed complement at first base, although the Rangers may need that spot to give at-bats to Danny Santana, Nick Solak or Todd Frazier. Travis, who also played left field while with the Red Sox, batted .215/.274/.382 in 59 games for Boston in 2019.

Travis (hamstring) is batting eighth as the designated hitter in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Travis entered spring training with the hamstring issue, so his first game action is a big step as he attempts to compete for the starting job at first base. The 26-year-old is coming off a rough season in Boston with a .215/.274/.382 slash line in 157 plate appearances.

Travis (hamstring) has been running the bases and could appear in a spring training game this coming weekend, Sam Blum of the Dallas Morning Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Travis was hobbled by an offseason injury that's prevented him from playing thus far during spring games. The longer he's sidelined, the less likely it is for Travis to push for the open first base job. Ronald Guzman and Greg Bird have manned the position in the first few games.

Travis sustained a hamstring injury while training during the offseason, Chris Halicke of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

Travis is expected to compete for the starting job at first base, which is open as training camp approaches. The right-handed hitting Travis will join lefty hitters Ronald Guzman and Greg Bird in the competition.

Travis has been extended an invitation to spring training, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The invite was expected after the Rangers acquired Travis from the Red Sox last week. He plays both first base and outfield with Texas looking at him primarily as a first baseman. The right-handed hitting Travis, who is not on the 40-man roster, will be given an opportunity to compete for that job during the spring and could work his way into a platoon with Ronald Guzman.

Travis will be given a shot to compete at first base during spring training, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-handed hitting Travis, who was acquired from the Red Sox on Wednesday, is not on the Rangers' 40-man roster but will get an opportunity to platoon with Ronald Guzman for playing time at first base. That position is unsettled for now, and the club is looking at available free agents. That includes Nick Castellanos, who the Rangers are feeling out about his willingness to try his hand at first base.

Travis was traded from the Red Sox to the Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for left-hander Jeffrey Springs.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket last Thursday, but he'll now work out of the Rangers' organization. Travis was assigned to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move after hitting .275/.362/.432 with seven home runs and five stolen bases over 68 games in the minors last season. In 59 games for Boston, Travis slashed .215/.274/.382 with six home runs, 16 RBI and two steals.

Travis cleared waivers Thursday and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

After struggling at the plate last season, Travis was designated for assignment earlier in January to clear room on the 40-man roster for Kevin Plawecki. However, Travis went unclaimed on waivers and will accept his assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket. Over 68 games at the Triple-A level last year, the 26-year-old hit .275/.362/.432 with seven home runs and 33 RBI.