Rangers released OF Kensuke Tanaka. Tanaka requested his release in other to pursue another opportunity. He was hitting .258/.340/.371 over 62 games at Triple-A Round Rock.

Kensuke Tanaka has been told that he will not make the Rangers' Opening Day roster. With Tanaka out of the mix, the Rangers will carry Donnie Murphy and either Josh Wilson or Adam Rosales on the Opening Day roster. Of course, none inspire much enthusiasm as fill-ins for Jurickson Profar.

Kensuke Tanaka is playing second base for the Rangers in Monday's Cactus League game. Tanaka has only played the outfield in the majors, but he made 55 appearances at second base in 2013 at Triple-A. The Rangers are trying to find a fill-in for Jurickson Profar, who is out 10-12 weeks with a torn teres major muscle near his shoulder.

Per the Japanese newspaper Sponichi, the Rangers and OF Kensuke Tanaka have agreed upon a minor league contract. The deal includes an invitation to spring training, according to NPB Tracker's Patrick Newman. The 32-year-old Tanaka, not to be confused with the phenom pitcher of the same surname, slashed .267/.353/.267 in 30 at-bats with the Giants this past season. He'll be organizational depth for the Rangers.

The Rangers are interested in Kensuke Tanaka. That's according to a report from Sponichi in Japan, translated by the Dallas Morning News. Tanaka was released by the Giants in September despite posting a promising set of numbers at Triple-A Fresno -- including a .400 OBP and 22 steals. The 32-year-old utilityman was a teammate of Rangers ace Yu Darvish on the Nippon Ham Fighters. He plays outfield and infield.

Giants released UTIL Kensuke Tanaka. Tanaka was designated for assignment by the Giants on Tuesday. The versatile 32-year-old from Japan posted a decent .329/.400/.397 batting line with 22 stolen bases in 107 games this season at Triple-A and should be able to latch on with a new organization rather quickly.

Giants designated INF/OF Kensuke Tanaka for assignment. Tanaka batted .267/.353/.267 over 15 games during his time with the big club earlier this season. The 32-year-old is capable of playing left field and second base, though we doubt he attracts suitors during the waiver process.

Giants optioned INF/OF Kensuke Tanaka to Triple-A Fresno. Tanaka batted .267/.353/.267 over 15 games during his time with the big club but had seen his playing time cut with Jeff Francoeur taking over in left field.