Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays - News - April 12, 2021

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Solak, Culberson drive in 3 each, Rangers top Rays 8-3

Nick Solak and Charlie Culberson drove in three runs apiece, Kyle Gibson pitched seven strong innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 Tuesday night to end a seaso...

APRIL 14, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to 60-day ILBush (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

ImpactWe already knew Bush was slated to miss at least 12 weeks after being diagnosed with a flexor tendon strain in his right arm. This clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Adolis Garcia.

APRIL 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Advancing in recoveryKiermaier (quadriceps) ran again Tuesday, and the team will determine the next steps in his recovery Wednesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

ImpactIf he feels good Wednesday, the Rays will discuss simulated game action, alternate site at-bats and other aspects of his recovery. For now, Manuel Margot and Brett Phillips are getting starts in center field.

APRIL 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Sits amid strikeout spreeTejeda is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rays.

ImpactHe's gone 1-for-13 with eight strikeout in his first four games since getting promoted from the alternate site. Charlie Culberson will start at third base and hit ninth against lefty Ryan Yarbrough.

APRIL 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Sitting TuesdayTaveras is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rays.

ImpactHe finally gave his fantasy managers a stolen base over the weekend, but it has otherwise been a really rough start to the campaign for Taveras. Eli White draws the start in center field while batting eighth.

APRIL 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Contract selectedGarcia's contract was selected Tuesday from the Rangers' alternate training site. He is starting in left field and batting sixth against lefty Ryan Yarbrough and the Rays.

ImpactGarcia has been on the periphery of the Rangers' roster dating back to last season, when he went hitless in seven plate appearances. The 28-year-old outfielder hit well this spring and has a notable combination of power and speed -- he's just struggled to hit enough for those tools to play against MLB pitching. He's taking the place of Ronald Guzman (torn meniscus) on the active roster, and with the Rangers struggling to score lately, Garcia could earn playing time if he starts hot.

APRIL 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Rays bring Fleming into pitching mixAs they did late last August, the Rays are calling upon left-hander Josh Fleming to help stabilize a pitching staff plagued by injuries. Tam...

APRIL 13, 2021•MLB.COM

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Solak, Culberson drive in 3 each, Rangers top Rays 8-3