Dominic Leone: Heads to free agency

Leone opted out of his minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday and is now a free agent.

Leone posted a 1.59 ERA and 15:2 K:BB over 11.1 innings at Triple-A Round Rock but was evidently told by the Rangers that a promotion wasn't imminent. The 31-year-old should be able to latch on with another club quickly, perhaps even on a major-league deal.