SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Former All-Star reliever Brendan Donnelly was released from his minor league contract by the Texas Rangers.
Donnelly was a key setup man for the Angels during three trips to the playoffs from 2002-05 that included a World Series title. He became a free agent Thursday.The 37-year-old Donnelly had ligament replacement surgery in August 2007 while with the Red Sox and didn't pitch again until August 2008, for Cleveland.
In six spring training games for Texas, Donnelly allowed five runs and 13 hits over six innings.
In 318 major league games he is 26-9 with a 3.12 ERA and four saves.
Under his minor league deal with the Rangers, Donnelly could have taken free agency if not added to the major league roster by Friday.
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