Texas Rangers Sign Reliever Kyuji Fujikawa

Tuesday, the Texas Rangers added another arm to their bullpen. The Rangers signed right-handed pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa to a one-year contract with an option for 2016.

Fujikawa pitched the past two seasons for the Chicago Cubs, compiling a 5.04 ERA in 27 games. Before joining the Cubs in 2012, Fujikawa pitched for the Hanshin Tigersin Japan for 12 years.

Fujikawa is expected to pitch in a setup role in the Rangers bullpen.