Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that the Rangers are expected to sign left-hander Joe Saunders. Saunders worked out for the Rangers last week and the team apparently liked what they saw. No word yet on if he'll receive a guaranteed major league deal, but he figures to be in the mix for a rotation spot to begin the year. The veteran lefty had an ugly 5.26 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 32 starts with the Mariners last year.

Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN reports that the Twins are showing interest in free agent hurler Joe Saunders. The interest on the Twins part is said only to be if Saunders is willing to accept a minimal deal. With the lack of quality depth in their rotation, it certainly wouldn't be a bad gamble on the Twins part, and pitching in the friendly confines of Target Field could be a good chance for Saunders to rebuild his depressed value.

The Rangers brought in Joe Saunders for a workout Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. No deal was reached, and Grant said it's unclear whether the team will bring the southpaw aboard. The Rangers could use another starter option, even after receiving good news about Matt Harrison, and will likely continue to keep their eyes open to possibilities. Saunders, 32, had a 5.26 ERA and 1.60 WHIP last season with the Mariners.

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports the Orioles are talking with free agent Joe Saunders. Saunders pitched briefly with the O's in 2012 before spending last season with the Mariners. With Seattle, Saunders made 32 starts, posting a 5.26 ERA and 1.60 WHIP. The 32-year-old is one of a number of starters the Orioles have shown interest in this offseason.

Craig Landis, the agent for Joe Saunders, told FOX Sports' Jon Morosi that his client plans to pitch in 2014. The Mariners declined a $6.5 million option on Saunders after the 2013 campaign and he has struggled to attract offers this winter. The veteran left-hander posted a rough 5.26 ERA in 32 starts for Seattle last year and owns a 4.30 ERA in 1,344 1/3 career major league frames.

Mariners declined LHP Joe Saunders' $6.5 million option for 2014. The left-hander suffered through a disappointing 2013 campaign, putting up a 5.26 ERA over 32 starts. Despite the awful showing, Saunders should be able to find a spot at the back-end of someone's rotation next season. He just might not get $6.5 million again.

Joe Saunders isn't expected to make another start this season. "As of right now, that's what we're looking at," said Mariners manager Eric Wedge. Saunders was tagged for six runs over seven innings Saturday against the Angels and will finish the year with a 5.26 ERA over 32 starts. His contract includes a mutual option for 2014, but the Mariners are likely to decline.

Joe Saunders allowed just one (unearned) run over 5 1/3 innings Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Astros. Saunders gave up six hits and walked three, but he had little trouble navigating out of tight spots against the punchless Houston offense. The left-hander is now 11-13 with a 4.92 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 87/56 K/BB ratio in 162 2/3 innings this season. He'll get the Royals in KC next.

Joe Saunders yielded seven runs on nine hits over seven innings Monday in a loss to the Rangers. Saunders failed to strike out a batter for the first time since... two starts ago. The left-hander has been imploding under the bright lights like he's Miley Cyrus consistently over the last month. Since July 19, Saunders is 2-5 with a 7.38 ERA and 24/20 K/BB ratio in 42 2/3 innings over seven starts. Keep him out of fantasy lineups.

Joe Saunders was whipped for four runs on 10 hits and three walks over six innings in Tuesday's no-decision opposite the A's. From the very outset of the game, Saunders wasn't fooling Oakland batters. In the first inning, he walked a pair and gave up two singles, a triple and two homers, accounting for four runs total. The left-hander remains 10-12 to go with a 4.91 ERA. After allowing five earned runs apiece in his last two July starts, Saunders has gone 1-2 with a 6.53 ERA over four August outings. AL-only owners should have Saunders inactive, if at all possible.