Hackers get RP Kela from Rangers for 2 players to name

PHOENIX (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates are close to the Texas Rangers Keone Kela for minor league kicker Taylor Hearn and a player to name.

The deal was announced late Monday night after the 9 Rangers. -5 won against the Diamondbacks of Arizona.

"It was a tough job," said Jon Daniels, the director general of the Rangers. "Keone has been great these last two years, a dominant advantage for us.We finally felt where we are, it makes sense to consider this kind of offers where we can get multiple players."

The pirates are 3 1/2 games behind Arizona for the last wildcard place of NL, with Atlanta and Colorado also ahead of them in the standings. "The Pirates came in Monday with a 4.23 MMP, 10th best in the Netherlands."

"Kela is an experienced, high-quality, high-impact badgesic that is an important addition to our end-of-season options," said Neal Huntington, General Manager of the Pirates, "

Kela, 25 , made 24 saves and a 3.44 ERA this season and will be eligible for arbitration beginning next season and will be eligible for the free agency only after the 2021 season. [19659002] Kela learned the case after being called from the bullpen in the seventh inning Monday night.

still a little shocked, but I'm glad it's a new start, a new start trip in which I can venture, "he said. "I'm always grateful for the opportunity to play here in Texas, all the fans support."

Hearn is 3-6 with a 3.12 ERA in 19 starts at Double-A Altoona this year. The 23-year-old lefty graduated from Royse City High School, located about 50 miles west of Globe Life Park in Arlington.

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