ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers did not exercise a $9 million option for Vladimir Guerrero, yet the American League champions could bring the slugger back next season.
Guerrero gets a $1 million buyout under the agreement he signed before last season.
General manager Jon Daniels says the option was a way to ensure some extra money for Guerrero this season.
Daniels said Wednesday that the team has already had spoken to the 35-year-old Guerrero and his agent.
Guerrero hit .300 with 29 homers and 115 RBIs in a 152 regular-season games. He hit .220 (13 for 59) with no homers and six RBIs in 15 postseason games, including 1 for 14 in the World Series.