Overview
- The Rangers, who announced the move Thursday, placed lefty Robert Garcia on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Monday with left shoulder inflammation.
- Texas selected the contract of 30-year-old right-hander Peyton Gray from Triple-A Round Rock to fill the bullpen spot and give him a shot at his major-league debut.
- Gray has dominated at Round Rock with a 0.00 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings over seven relief outings after an eight-year path through the minors and independent leagues.
- To open a 40-man roster spot, the club designated catcher Willie MacIver for assignment, starting a seven-day window to trade, release, or outright him.
- Garcia last pitched April 16, and the team also said Rule 5 pick Carter Baumler has begun a rehab assignment with Round Rock.