Wed 3/5/14 11:02 AM

Joe Saunders is guaranteed $500,000 in his contract with the Rangers. If Saunders makes the team, he'll receive a $1.5 million salary with the chance for more in bonuses. The veteran southpaw will compete with Alexi Ogando, Colby Lewis, Tommy Hanson, and Nick Tepesch for one of the final two spots in the starting rotation.