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Rocker threw five scoreless innings in a 2-1 sweep-clinching win vs. the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field.
The Texas Rangers have placed right-hander Tyler Mahle on the 15-day injured list with fatigue in his throwing shoulder
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Audacy on MSNJared Sandler on Rangers' offensive turnaround, Kumar Rocker bounce back, potential tradesJared Sandler joined Shan & RJ on Monday morning to discuss the signs that the Rangers’ offense has turned a corner, Kumar Rocker’s solid start vs. the White Sox, and more.
Rocker, 25, has not had a runner caught stealing while he’s on the mound. They are 6 for 6, including a stolen base in that messy third inning. The Rangers have worked with trying to get him to vary and speed up his delivery times with the pitch.
The Rangers officially placed right-hander Tyler Mahle on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder fatigue. The placement is retroactive to June 12. Right-hander Kumar Rocker was called up from Triple-A and will start for the Rangers today in what was initially Mahle’s turn in the rotation.
The Texas Rangers fell 4-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, to suffer their third straight loss and a series sweep after optioning Kumar Rocker to Triple-A Round Rock.