OF Ryan Strausborger Traded to Seattle Mariners

ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Texas Rangers announced Tuesday evening that Round Rock Express OF Ryan Strausborger has been traded to the Seattle Mariners organization in exchange for 2016 international slot compensation.

Strausborger had spent the entire 2016 season with the Express, compiling a .288 batting average (47-for-163) with four home runs and 16 RBI. The Indiana native had recorded starts in all three outfield positions, as well as one start at second base.

The 28-year-old was drafted by the Rangers in the 16th round of the 2010 MLB Draft and had spent his entire career within the organization, including parts of the last three seasons in Round Rock. Strausborger made his major league debut on August 5, 2015, appearing in 31 games for the Rangers that season. He posted a .200 batting average (9-for-45) with one home run and three RBI in what was his only action at the major league level.

Round Rock continues a three-game series tonight against the New Orleans Zephyrs before heading to Memphis for a four-game showdown with the Redbirds. The Express will return to the friendly confines of Dell Diamond following the Triple-A Baseball All-Star Break for a four-game set against the Sacramento River Cats beginning on Thursday, July 14.

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