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Rangers Activate Garcia: Bullpen Boost Ahead?
8 Sep
Summary
- Robert Garcia activated from 60-day injured list Monday.
- Reliever returns after left shoulder inflammation recovery.
- Rangers need bullpen arms for final 18 games.
The Texas Rangers activated left-handed reliever Robert Garcia from the 60-day injured list on Monday. This decision was made ahead of the team's road trip to Seattle. Garcia had been sidelined since April 20 with left shoulder inflammation.
His activation came sooner than expected, as the Rangers had previously indicated a desire for him to complete two or three rehab outings. This move suggests the team recognizes the critical need for additional arms in their bullpen during the final 18 games of the season.
Before his injury, Garcia posted a 3.38 ERA in nine appearances. He was acquired to potentially fill high-leverage situations. In his recent rehab game on Saturday, he threw 16 pitches, allowing one hit and striking out two.
The Rangers currently sit two games under .500 and are two games behind the Houston Astros in the American League West, also trailing the final AL wild card spot. Garcia's return is expected to provide much-needed relief.
