MAY 18 • MLB.COM
Mahle impresses yet again as Joc's go-ahead HR propels Rangers ARLINGTON -- Tyler Mahle has sneakily been one of the best pitchers in baseball. And he’s making an argument for the Rangers’ best pitcher t...
Framber Valdez - Starting series finale Valdez will start Sunday's game against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Valdez was originally slated to start Monday, but the Astros appear set to return to a five-man rotation. He'll still be on regular rest and has worked at least seven innings in three of his last four starts. Ryan Gusto looks to be destined for a relief role as a result of this move.
MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Gusto - Appears out of bullpen Gusto threw a scoreless inning, allowing two walks while striking out one Saturday against the Rangers.
Impact Gusto was a candidate to start Sunday's game, but his recent struggles -- he's allowed 10 runs (seven earned) across his last four innings -- appear to have cost him his spot in the rotation. Framber Valdez is likely to start Sunday's game, though that has not yet been confirmed.
MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Joc Pederson hits 2-run homer in the Rangers' 5-1 victory over the Astros
Joc Pederson broke a tie with a two-run home run in the sixth inning, Wyatt Langford hit a solo shot in a two-run seventh and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Satur...MAY 18 • Associated Press
Texas Rangers sign 2-way international free agent from Korea
The Texas Rangers announced the signing of two-way international free agent Seong-Jun KimMAY 18 • Associated Press
Evan Carter - Scratched from lineup Saturday Carter (quad) has been removed from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Houston.
Impact Carter was originally slated to start in center field, but he's since been replaced by Sam Haggerty. According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Carter is dealing with right quad tightness, though manager Bruce Bochy called the outfielder's late scratch cautionary. Landry also reports that Carter was already slated to begin on the bench Sunday, and with the Rangers off Monday, that means Carter will get three total days of rest before potentially returning to action Tuesday versus the Yankees.
MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Jonah Heim - Taking seat Saturday Heim isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against Houston.
Impact Heim will begin on the bench after starting behind the plate in each of the Rangers' previous two games. He'll give way to Kyle Higashioka, who returned from a stint on the injured list Tuesday.
MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE
