Geovany Soto, C - Texas Rangers (#8)

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Birthdate: 1/20/83
Drafted: 11th Round (318th pick) - 2001 (CHC)
High School: Rio Piedras HS (Rio Piedras, PR)
Acquired: Trade (CHC) - July 2012
2013 Salary: $2,750,000
Service Time: 5.096 (pre-2013)
Contract: 1 yr, $2.75M (2013)
Major League Debut: 9/23/2005
Bats: R
Throws: R
Height: 6-1
Weight: 218

Latest Player Updates
 TEX 
12/02/12 - agreed to one-year deal
11/30/12 - not tendered contract for 2013
07/31/12 - acquired from Cubs

 CHC 
06/18/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
05/19/12 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to May 17th (torn meniscus)
01/17/12 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
05/29/11 - activated from 15-Day DL
05/11/11 - placed on 15-Day DL (strained groin) 
01/14/11 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
09/21/10 - placed on DL (shoulder surgery); out approximately 3 months
08/23/10 - activated from DL
08/10/10 - placed on DL (strained shoulder)

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MLB Awards and Honors
2008 NL All-Star, NL Rookie of the Year