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Dan Winkler, Nick Tropeano Opt Out Of Deals With Rangers

By Anthony Franco | June 1, 2022 at 10:14pm CDT

Right-handers Dan Winkler and Nick Tropeano have opted out of their respective minor league contracts with the Rangers, reports Levi Weaver of the Athletic (Twitter link). Texas opted against selecting either onto the 40-man roster, so they’ll return to the open market.

Winkler signed his non-roster pact shortly after the lockout was lifted in March. The 32-year-old had pitched in the majors each season from 2015-21, including a 47-game stint with the Cubs last year. Winkler had a strong run of success early in his career with the Braves, but he’s struggled of late as he’s increasingly battled control concerns. Last season, he had a 5.22 ERA for the North Siders, walking 15.8% of opponents.

He has spent this season with the Rangers’ top affiliate in Round Rock, making 16 appearances. Over 18 innings, he has a 3.50 ERA with an excellent 32.1% strikeout rate. He’s partially offset that with a much too high 16% walk percentage, however, and those strike-throwing shortcomings were enough the Rangers decided to let Winkler test free agency rather than get a look in the MLB bullpen.

It’s been a fairly similar story for Tropeano, who signed his deal in January. A starting pitcher with the Astros and Angels early in his career, he’s worked out of the bullpen for the Angels, Pirates and Mets over the past few seasons. Tropeano had a nice seven-game run with Pittsburgh during the abbreviated 2020 campaign, but he only got five MLB appearances last year.

Working in long relief for Round Rock, the 31-year-old tallied 20 2/3 frames across 12 outings. He had a 3.05 ERA, but that was obscured by underwhelming peripherals. Tropeano doled out free passes to nearly a fifth of the batters he faced while striking out a league average 23.6% of opponents. The former fifth-round pick will try to iron out his control woes in a new environment.

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  1. CravenMoorehead

    3 years ago

    Both of them have had a few solid seasons so hopefully they’ll be able to catch on with another team.

    Also, Happy Pride month!!!!

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    • MattyD 2

      3 years ago

      Chik fil a disapproves of this message

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      • LordD99

        3 years ago

        …but they make a darn good chicken sandwich.

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        • Monkey’s Uncle

          3 years ago

          I know, don’t they? It makes it that much harder for me to not eat there on principles.

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    • CursedRangers

      3 years ago

      Thought this was a sports site. But since we are highlighting sexual desires, my wife and I have sex every Friday morning and one random other time a week. That’s been one of the many keys to 20 years of marriage. And we don’t eat a Chik Fil A.

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      • Stone Cold Steve Austin

        3 years ago

        Chik fil a really isn’t special but it sure as hell beats the overrated in n out which is right next door where I live.

        1
        Reply
      • tstats

        3 years ago

        If sex is scheduled it’s forced.

        1
        Reply
      • MattyD 2

        3 years ago

        You really need to stop with the random day I never know what day to come over other than Fridays being a no go

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        • kcmark

          3 years ago

          It’s always good to go with a set lineup.

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          Reply
      • kcmark

        3 years ago

        Do you find during the week she’s better on 3 days rest or the more traditional 4 days for a starter?

        I’ve found that when younger they’re more like closers, needing regular use to stay sharp. Beware if it’s a non-save situation, as then they’re simply there to get in some work.

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        • MattyD 2

          3 years ago

          All depends on how many innings she goes to be honest

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    • dadofdonnydownvote

      3 years ago

      Are we talking about lions pride? Such as family units of lions comprising anywhere from two to 40 lions. Including three to four males around a dozen females and their young aka Cubs.

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    • CravenMoorehead

      3 years ago

      CursedRangers,

      Very rude of you not to include your wife’s boyfriend in that conversation 🙂

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  2. Old York

    3 years ago

    Smart move. The Rangers are not a good team. Another example that you can spend tons of money for nothing. Rangers really need a proper rebuild not signing FAs that are past their prime.

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    • SugaMonkey

      3 years ago

      Like the Angels?

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      • Old York

        3 years ago

        Their wins are mostly against below .500 teams. When they actually have to play real teams, they lose

        Reply

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