After reaching deals with two of their three arbitration-eligible players, the Texas Rangers are still in talks with first baseman/DH Mitch Moreland.

Friday was the deadline for arbitration-eligible players who had not agreed to terms to submit their contract figures.

Moreland, who played in just 52 games last season before undergoing ankle surgery, submitted an offer of $3.35 million. The Rangers countered with an offer of $2.75 million.

The two sides will continue to discuss a deal and could reach a settlement. If the sides don’t, an arbitration hearing will occur in February. The last time the Rangers had an arbitration hearing was 2000.

Closer Neftali Feliz (one-year $4.125 million) and left-handed starter Ross Detwiler (one-year $3.450 million) avoided arbitration with the Rangers this week.

Moreland, who earned $2.65 million last season, hit 54 home runs from 2011 to 2013 before encountering health problems last season.

He’s considered the favorite to become the everyday DH and give Prince Fielder a break at first base.