Rangers Promote Robby Ahlstrom for Major‑League Debut

Overview

• The Rangers purchased left-hander Robby Ahlstrom’s contract and will have him make his major‑league debut following a strong Triple‑A run.
• Ahlstrom posted a 2.76 ERA with a 28.4% strikeout rate and a 6.9% walk rate in 29 1/3 innings for Triple‑A Round Rock while adding velocity and a sinker to his mix.
• Texas created the needed 40-man roster spot by transferring lefty Robert Garcia to the 60-day injured list because Garcia has missed extensive time with left shoulder inflammation.
• Other roster moves tied to the promotion include placing Sam Haggerty on the bereavement list, moving Chris Martin to the injured list retroactive to Sunday, recalling Luis Curvelo and Cody Freeman from Triple‑A, and optioning Gavin Collyer.
• Ahlstrom, a 2021 seventh‑round pick of the Yankees who was acquired by the Rangers in the 2022 trade for Jose Trevino, adds left‑hand depth to a bullpen the club has been managing through options and IL assignments.