The Rangers saw outfielder Alex Rios at his worst with the Chicago White Sox and still wanted him.

The Rangers realized their goal on Friday, obtaining Rios and $1 million for a player to be named, expected to be minor league middle infielder Leury Garcia. Rios is guaranteed $17.43 million in salary for this season and next and a $1 million buyout if the club declines his option, at $14 million, for 2015.

Rios had been targeted by the Rangers since July, when the club was uncertain about outfielder Nelson Cruz’s future because of the Biogenesis scandal. Cruz accepted a 50-game suspension on Monday, and the Rangers responded by claiming Rios on waivers. The sides worked out a deal shortly before the negotiating window closed.

“A quality player who can help us on both sides of the ball,” general manager Jon Daniels said. “He’s a good fit for us.”

The Rangers heavily scouted Rios in July, assigning four scouts along with senior special assistant Don Welke to watch him. In July, Rios continued a rough stretch.

Rios hit for average in July at .282, but his OPS dropped to .677. For June-July combined, Rios hit .266 with two homers, 21 RBIs and a .667 OPS. In April-May, he hit .279 with 10 homers, 28 RBIs.