The Texas Rangers acquired catcher Geovany Soto from the Chicago Cubs on Monday night, according to a high-ranking Cubs' official unauthorized to speak publicly until the deal is announced. The Cubs will receive Class AA Jacob Brigham, who's 5-5 with a 4.28 ERA.

The Rangers were looking for an insurance policy for catcher Mike Napoli, who is a free agent at the season's conclusion.

CHICAGO - The Texas Rangers acquired catcher Geovany Soto from the Chicago Cubs on Monday night, according to a high-ranking Cubs' official who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the deal has yet to be announced.

The Cubs will receive Class AA Jacob Brigham, who's 5-5 with a 4.28 ERA.

The Rangers were looking for an insurance policy for catcher Mike Napoli, who is a free agent at the season's conclusion.

Soto was batting .195 over 51 games before the Cubs dealt him.

The Rangers apparently weren't to happy with catcher Yorvit Torrealba, who was designated for assignment, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post.