Sources: Rangers, Andrus agree on deal
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The Texas Rangers reached agreement Tuesday on a three-year contract with shortstop Elvis Andrus, according to major league sources.
The deal, which will cover all three of Andrus' arbitration years, is expected to be in the $14 million to $15 million range.
The contract does not include any club options and is contingent on Andrus passing a physical, sources said.
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Andrus, represented by Scott Boras, will be eligible for free agency at age 26 after his new deal expires.
The agreement enables the Rangers to avoid arbitration with Andrus, a defensive stalwart who helped the team win back-to-back American League titles.
Andrus, 23, had asked for $3.6 million in arbitration. The Rangers had offered $2.65 million. A hearing was scheduled for Thursday.
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Andrus reached career highs in virtually every offensive category last season, batting .279/.347/.361 with five home runs, 60 RBI and 37 stolen bases in 49 attempts.
The Rangers still face potential arbitration cases with right fielder Nelson Cruz and catcher/first baseman Mike Napoli.