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Rookie Relief Arm Back for Rangers Playoff Push
23 Sep
Summary
- Rookie reliever Peyton Gray activated from injured list.
- Gray is a reliable bullpen arm with a 3.93 ERA this season.
- Rangers need arms as they vie for AL West division title.
The Texas Rangers have activated rookie right-handed reliever Peyton Gray from the 15-day injured list, significantly strengthening their bullpen as they aim for the playoffs. Gray, who had been sidelined since August 31 with right elbow inflammation, made his MLB debut in late April and became a consistent presence before his injury.
Gray proved to be a reliable arm for the Rangers, posting a 6-0 record with a 3.93 ERA over 48 appearances. He recorded eight holds and struck out 58 batters in 55 innings. His activation is crucial as the Rangers, who hold a one-game lead in the AL West, enter the final stretch of the season with only six games remaining. They are set to play the New York Mets and then the Minnesota Twins.
The team also optioned right-handed pitcher Adam Macko back to Triple-A Round Rock. Macko was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline and pitched nine innings for the Rangers with a 6.00 ERA.
