APRIL 25, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rangers vs Astros Pregame Notes: The Silver Boot Series Kicks Off in ArlingtonAfter a 3-3 road trip, the Texas Rangers begin a four-game series at home against their in-state rival Houston Astros.
Willie Calhoun - Idle against left-handerCalhoun is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
ImpactAlong with fellow left-handed hitters Brad Miller and Kole Calhoun, Willie Calhoun will take a seat with southpaw Framber Valdez taking the hill for Houston in the series opener. With Willie Calhoun out of the lineup, Andy Ibanez will fill in as Texas' designated hitter.
APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Kole Calhoun - Remains out of lineupCalhoun isn't starting Monday's game against the Astros.
ImpactCalhoun will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game since left-hander Framber Valdez is on the mound for Houston. Adolis Garcia will start in right field and bat second.
APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Brad Miller - Sitting against lefty againMiller is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
ImpactThe lefty-hitting Miller will take a seat for the second day in a row while the Astros bring a southpaw (Framber Valdez) to the hill for the series opener. The righty-hitting Nick Solak will replace Miller in left field.
APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Zach Jackson - Strong multi-inning effortJackson recorded his third hold in a win over the Rangers on Sunday, firing two perfect innings during which he recorded two strikeouts.
ImpactJackson got his six outs on an efficient 22 pitches, 14 of which found the strike zone. The 27-year-old right-hander has now generated scoreless efforts in three of his last four appearances, a stretch during which he's lowered his ERA from 5.40 to 3.86 while also generating a 5:0 K:BB over 3.2 innings.
APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Glenn Otto - Sticks in rotation this weekOtto is scheduled to make his next start for the Rangers at home Wednesday against the Astros.
ImpactHe'll be making a second straight turn in the rotation as a replacement for Jon Gray (knee), who recently moved to the injured list for the second time this season. Though Gray's injury isn't believed to be a long-term issue, Otto could vie for a back-end spot in the rotation even once the Rangers' Opening Day starter is cleared to return from the IL. Otto looked sharp in his first start of the season Friday in Oakland, limiting the Athletics to one earned run on two hits and one walk while striking out five en route to capturing his first MLB win.
APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Luis Romero - Passes through waiversThe Athletics outrighted Romero to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
ImpactRomero went unclaimed off waivers by baseball's other 29 teams after Oakland designated him for assignment Thursday. The 28-year-old right-hander no longer possesses a spot on the 40-man roster and will now have a tougher path to potentially making his big-league debut in 2022.
APRIL 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
