On December 5, 2013, it was reported that Arencibia and the Texas Rangers were in discussions for a possible contract. The following day, Ken Rosenthal reported that Arencibia had agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.8 million with Texas, pending the completion of a physical examination. The deal was made official on December 10. Arencibia was optioned to the Triple-A Round Rock Express on May 20, 2014, and outrighted to Round Rock on May 21. On July 17, Arencibia was re-added to the 40-man roster when Carlos Peña was designated for assignment.