ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veteran left-hander Austin Gomber has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to major league spring training. The Rangers announced Gomber’s deal on Thursday while also extending spring training invites to nine players from within the organization, including their top prospect, 19-year-old infielder Sebastian Walcott. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)Colorado acquired Gomber in the six-player trade before the start of spring training in 2021 that sent third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals. Walcott will be in his second consecutive big league spring training as a non-roster invitee. The first workout for Rangers pitchers and catchers is Feb. 10 in Surprise, Arizona.