Center fielder Julio Pablo Martinez, the Texas Rangers' most significant addition of the offseason, began his professional career on Saturday with an active game in the Dominican Summer League opener.

Martinez went 1 for 4 with two strikeouts in a 3-2 win against a team shared by Cleveland and Milwaukee. Martinez was also caught stealing once and threw out one runner at third base.

Martinez, 22, played five seasons in Cuba's National Series before defecting. He agreed to a deal with the Rangers in March, receiving a $2.8 million signing bonus. The Rangers' plan calls for Martinez to play in the United States at some point during this season.