Nabil Crismatt

Rangers GM Chris Young told reporters on Thursday that right-hander Nabil Crismatt will undergo elbow surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Crismatt had been part of Team Columbia for the World Baseball Classic. He does not have a timetable to return.

Nabil Crismatt has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. The contract includes an invitation to the Rangers' big league Spring Training camp.

Fantasy Impact

Crismatt, who turned 31 on Christmas Day, has pitched for the Cardinals, Padres, Diamondbacks, and Dodgers in his six big league seasons. He enjoyed his most success with the Padres during the 2021 and 2022 seasons when he appeared in 95 games and posted a 3.36 ERA with 136 strikeouts in 148.2 innings. He has only appeared in 27 games in his other four seasons at the big league level. His experience and his career ERA of 3.76 suggests he does a chance to claim a spot on the Rangers' opening day roster as four of the team's relievers from last year have already left via free agency.

The Diamondbacks sent RHP Nabil Crismatt outright to Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact

Crismatt passed through waivers after being designated for assignment. He'll remain in the Diamondbacks organization.

The Diamondbacks designated RHP Nabil Crismatt for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Crismatt loses his roster spot at the end of the season. Bryce Jarvis was recalled as the corresponding move.

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said the team will be going with a four-man rotation for the remainder of the season, with Nabil Crismatt pitching out of the bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

Despite posting a 3.12 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 17 strikeouts in 26 innings across five starts, Crismatt will return to the bullpen. With two days off in the last week and a half of the season, the Diamondbacks have opted for a four-man rotation.