Cashner joins Rangers on 1-year deal

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ARLINGTON — Pitching coach Doug Brocail told the Rangers this summer he could “fix” pitcher Andrew Cashner. The Rangers are taking him up on his offer. They announced a one-year, $10 million contract with the free-agent right-hander Monday.

Cashner joins a rotation that already includes left-handers Cole Hamels and Martin Perez and right-hander Yu Darvish. A.J. Griffin is the leading candidate for the fifth spot, although the Rangers will continue to look for starting pitching.

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The deal has left Derek Holland convinced he will not be back with the Rangers, and the club has not been in contact with Colby Lewis, who is also a free agent. Lewis has made it clear he wants to return, but the Cashner signing leaves that in doubt.

The Rangers are also pursuing trade options, and White Sox left-hander Chris …

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