- P Jerome Williams purchased from AAA
- OF Jake Smolinski placed on 15 day DL (retro to Jul 22)
- P Justin Marks designated for assignment
- P Joseph Ortiz activated from 60 day DL and optioned to AA
- 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff moved from 15 day to 60 day DL [ Link ]
NOTES: The last two there were mostly just procedural. Smokin’ Joe Ortiz was activated, but optioned immediately. Kouzmanoff, who I was bummed went to the DL (and someone probably won’t play for the Rangers again) was moved to the 60 to make room.
However, the bigger news is Jerome Williams. Formerly of the Angels, he was purchased on Friday to make the start for the Rangers, becoming the 32nd pitcher used this season (including the two position players Mitch Moreland & Chris Gimenez). Kind of a bummer about Smolinski, I was digging that kid. But hey, we’d gone a few days without someone being hurt – it was overdue!