Tommy Hanson will earn a $2 million salary if he makes the Rangers. Hanson, who signed a minor league deal with Texas on Monday, would have a chance to make more with incentives. The 27-year-old has struggled dating back to around mid-2011, but he should have a good chance to claim the fifth spot in the starting rotation in the spring.

Rangers signed RHP Tommy Hanson to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Hanson will be battling for a spot in the Texas starting rotation this spring in camp. The right-hander struggled with forearm issues and the sudden death of his step-brother in 2013, and wound up posting a rough 5.42 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 73 innings with the Angels. He's only 27 years old and will try to revitalize what once looked to be a promising pitching career.

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports that the Rangers are "making progress" toward a deal with Tommy Hanson. It was Morosi who reported late Thursday that the two sides were talking, and it appears they're close to crossing the finish line. Hanson has dealt with shoulder and velocity issues in recent years, putting up a 5.42 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 56/30 K/BB ratio over 73 innings in 2013. However, he's worth a shot on a minor league contract.

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports that the Rangers are in talks with Tommy Hanson. Hanson was non-tendered by the Angels in December after posting a 5.42 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 56/30 K/BB ratio over 73 innings in 2013. The right-hander hasn't been the same the last few years since losing his velocity, but he'll surely only require a minor league deal. The Rangers could use some rotation depth after Derek Holland's injury.

Angels non-tendered RHP Tommy Hanson. The fact that it comes as no surprise is sad given how good Hanson was just a few years ago. The right-hander posted a 5.42 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 56/30 K/BB ratio over 73 innings for the Angels in 2013, making him not worth a raise from his $3.725 million salary. He should still get a chance to compete for a rotation spot somewhere.

Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register believes that Tommy Hanson will be non-tendered by the Angels. The Halos had high hopes for Hanson when he was acquired from the Braves last offseason, but after a disappointing season in which he posted a 5.42 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 56/30 K/BB ratio over 73 innings, the 27-year-old simply wouldn't be worth the raise that he'd garner in arbitration, after earning $3.725 million in 2013.

Angels recalled RHP Tommy Hanson from Triple-A Salt Lake. Hanson posted a 5.49 ERA over four starts for Salt Lake since his demotion last month. He'll likely be used in long relief down the stretch, though a spot start could be a possibility.

Tommy Hanson has coughed up 14 runs over 19 2/3 innings since he was demoted to Triple-A. "He's had a couple outings there, still has some of the things that he's trying to work through that we saw up here," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "He'll pitch in the playoffs down there and see if he can take a step forward and we can see where he fits in on our club." Hanson went 4-3 with a 5.59 ERA earlier this season for the Angels. He's a non-tender candidate this winter.

Tommy Hanson fared well in his first start with Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits in his five innings of work. Hanson walked one and struck out three in the game. Despite the solid performance, there is no timetable for a potential return to the Angels rotation. His next start will again come at the Triple-A level.

Angels optioned RHP Tommy Hanson to Triple-A Salt Lake. With Jason Vargas slated to return from the DL Tuesday, the Angels have decided to not only boot Hanson from the rotation but to send him to the minors. There's no doubt that the offseason trade with the Braves hasn't worked out, as Hanson holds a 5.59 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 13 starts.