ImpactJeffers will give way to Christian Vazquez behind the plate Monday against Michael King and the Padres. Jeffers is slashing .231/.311/.464 with a career-high 19 home runs in 367 plate appearances.
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Ryan Jeffers - Sitting MondayJeffers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against San Diego.
Jacob deGrom - Starting rehab assignment ThursdayDeGrom (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday before making his first rehab start Thursday for Double-A Frisco, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
ImpactDeGrom will pitch in a game for the first time since he underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2023, with Thursday's rehab assignment being the last step of the right-hander's lengthy recovery process. The 35-year-old is expected to require several rehab starts, but he appears to be on track to return in September to assist the Rangers in their playoff push.
AUGUST 19•ROTOWIRE
Grant Anderson - Joining active rosterThe Rangers recalled Anderson from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
ImpactAnderson will replace Gerson Garabito -- who threw four scoreless innings Sunday -- on the 26-man roster, giving the Rangers a fresh arm for the start of a three-game series against the Pirates. In 22.2 innings with the Rangers, Anderson has a 7.54 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP.
AUGUST 19•ROTOWIRE
Gerson Garabito - Sent to Triple-AThe Rangers optioned Garabito to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
ImpactGarabito had been with the Rangers since July 29, posting a 3.48 ERA across 10.1 innings for the team, including four scoreless frames Sunday. However, the Rangers will cycle in Grant Anderson and his fresh arm for some immediate bullpen help.
AUGUST 19•ROTOWIRE
Minnesota Twins at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictionsThe Minnesota Twins (70-54) and San Diego Padres (70-55) open a 3-game set at Petco Park Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (...
AUGUST 19•AZCENTRAL.COM
Dane Dunning - Garnering start MondayDunning will start Monday's contest against the Pirates.
ImpactThe choice seemed to come down to Dunning or Jose Urena and the Rangers have opted for the former. Dunning has been deployed as a swingman this season and this will be his second appearance in a row as a starter after he allowed four runs over five frames last week versus the Red Sox. While Dunning could earn additional turns in the rotation, his spot is tenuous with Max Scherzer (shoulder) and Jacob deGrom (elbow) lurking.
AUGUST 19•ROTOWIRE
RandBall: Wishing the Twins spent money like the VikingsIt’s baseball and football, different league structures, and a good bit of apples to oranges. But that doesn’t change the contrast in recent...
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