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NOVEMBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

Optioned to Triple-A The Rangers optioned Rocker to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact The Rangers will send Rocker and Jake Latz down to Triple-A to make room for trade deadline acquisitions Danny Coulombe and Phil Maton. Rocker has given up three earned runs in each of his last two major-league starts and has a 5.74 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 56:23 K:BB across 64.1 innings with the Rangers this season.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles in fifth inning Rocker (4-5) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings to take the loss versus the Mariners on Thursday.

Impact Rocker fell short of the five-inning mark for the third time in his last four outings, with solo home runs by Cole Young and Cal Raleigh accounting for most of the damage Thursday. Over that four-start span, Rocker has allowed 12 runs across 19.1 innings, giving up five homers with a 15:9 K:BB. He's now at a poor 5.74 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 56:23 K:BB across 64.1 innings through 14 starts this season. With the Rangers acquiring Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks on Thursday, this may have been Rocker's last start in the majors for a while, as Jack Leiter and Patrick Corbin look like better bets to fill out the back of the Texas rotation.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cal Raleigh hits 42nd HR, Cole Young also goes deep as Mariners beat Rangers 6-0

Cal Raleigh homered again, rooke Cole Young also went deep and George Kirby pitched six strong innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 6-0

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Mariners take on the Rangers in first of 4-game series

The Seattle Mariners start a four-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Thursday

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Lasts just four frames Saturday Rocker allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five batters over four innings in a no-decision against Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact Rocker had a rocky first inning, walking two batters and allowing a pair of singles to yield a run, but he escaped what could have been a worse frame when Matt Olson was thrown out at home plate. Rocker gave up another run in the second before rebounding with a 1-2-3 third, but he was scored upon again in his fourth and final inning. Overall, the right-hander needed 95 pitches to retire 12 batters, and this was his shortest outing since he went 3.1 frames against Tampa Bay on June 4. Rocker had been pitching pretty well coming into Saturday, surrendering two or fewer runs while going at least five innings in five of his previous six starts, so his rotation spot is secure despite Saturday's clunker. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road in Seattle.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts just four frames Saturday Rocker allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five batters over four innings in a no-decision against Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact Rocker had a rocky first inning, walking two batters and allowing a pair of singles to yield a run, but he escaped what could have been a worse frame when Matt Olson was thrown out at home plate. Rocker gave up another run in the second before rebounding with a 1-2-3 third, but he was scored upon again in his fourth and final inning. Overall, the right-hander needed 95 pitches to retire 12 batters, and this was his shortest outing since he went 3.1 frames against Tampa Bay on June 4. Rocker had been pitching pretty well coming into Saturday, surrendering two or fewer runs while going at least five innings in five of his previous six starts, so his rotation spot is secure despite Saturday's clunker. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road in Seattle.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rangers out to keep rolling behind Kumar Rocker as they face struggling Braves Deadspin | Rangers out to keep rolling behind Kumar Rocker as they face struggling Braves

JULY 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

Braves aim to stop 3-game skid, take on the Rangers

The Atlanta Braves are looking to break their three-game slide with a win against the Texas Rangers

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Eovaldi pitches 5 scoreless innings as Rangers beat Braves 8-3

Nathan Eovaldi pitched three-hit ball over five scoreless innings in his first start since the All-Star break and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Tosses 6.1 one-hit frames Rocker (4-4) earned the win over Detroit on Saturday, allowing one hit and issuing three walks while striking out five batters over 6.1 scoreless innings.

Impact Rocker was pounded by the Angels for six runs over 4.1 frames in his previous start, but he bounced back in fine fashion Saturday. The righty was pitching a no-hitter until Wenceel Perez tagged him for a two-out single in the sixth inning, and that was the only base knock Rocker ending up allowing. The second-year hurler finished with 13 whiffs and notched his third quality start of the campaign. Rocker still has a poor 5.66 ERA on the season, but this was a very promising outing as he looks to turn things around in the second half.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

New Ranger Rowdy Tellez keys win over Tigers with HR Rowdy Tellez hit a three-run home run to back a strong start by Kumar Rocker as the Texas Rangers defeated the struggling Detroit Tigers 4-1...

JULY 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rangers rise above .500 as Rocker continues remarkable turnaround ARLINGTON -- Kumar Rocker walked off the mound to a loud ovation from the 37,045 fans at Globe Life Field on Saturday night. There was one o...

JULY 20 • MLB.COM

Kumar Rocker, Rowdy Tellez lead Rangers past slumping Tigers 4-1

Kumar Rocker took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Rowdy Tellez hit a three-run home run in his second game with the Rangers as Texas beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Tigers on home winning streak

The Texas Rangers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Detroit Tigers

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Seager hits 2-run double in 8th to get Rangers to .500 and hand MLB-best Tigers 5th loss in row

Corey Seager hit a two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers finally got back to

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Rocked by Angels Rocker allowed six runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two batters over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact Rocker was staked to a 3-0 lead heading into the bottom of the third inning, but he couldn't hold the advantage. The right-hander was tagged for six runs over the third through fifth frames, serving up three homers -- including two to Mike Trout -- along the way. The six earned runs tied a season-worst mark for Rocker, with the other such instance coming in his season debut March 31 versus Cincinnati. Wednesday's poor outing snapped what had been a pretty strong run for Rocker, as he entered the day having posted a 2.49 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over his previous four starts.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Soler hits tiebreaking HR, Trout goes deep twice as the Angels defeat Rangers 11-8

Jorge Soler hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, Mike Trout went deep twice and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 11-8

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Behind Kumar Rocker, Rangers seek another win vs. Angels Right-hander Kumar Rocker will face the team he defeated for his first major league win earlier this season when the Texas Rangers continue...

JULY 9 • KANSASCITY.COM

Los Angeles Angels host the Texas Rangers Wednesday

The Los Angeles Angels host the Texas Rangers on Wednesday

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Nathan Eovaldi shines, and Rangers offense tees off on Angels in 13-1 victory

Nathan Eovaldi allowed one unearned run in six innings, Jake Burger and Wyatt Langford each homered and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 13...

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Cronenworth's walk-off single in the 10th lifts the Padres to a 3-2 win over the Rangers

Jake Cronenworth singled to right field with the bases loaded and two outs in the 10th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Allows two runs in no-decision Rocker took a no-decision after throwing 5.1 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four, during Friday's 3-2 loss the Padres.

Impact Rocker struggled in his first start after being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock, but he has been much better in the four starts since. The 25-year-old hurler has allowed just six runs in his last 21.2 innings while striking out 20 batters. It's the most consistent stretch of pitching the right-hander has displayed at the MLB level, and he's looking more and more like the pitcher the Rangers drafted him to be in the first round back in 2022. Rocker is scheduled to make his next start on the road at the Angels next week.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in no-decision Rocker took a no-decision after throwing 5.1 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four, during Friday's 3-2 loss the Padres.

Impact Rocker struggled in his first start after being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock, but he has been much better in the four starts since. The 25-year-old hurler has allowed just six runs in his last 21.2 innings, also striking out 20 batters. It's the most consistent stretch of pitching the right-hander has displayed at the MLB level, and he's looking more and more like the pitcher the Rangers drafted him to be in the first round back in 2022. Rocker is scheduled to make his next start on the road at the Angels next week.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Week 15 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Cam Schlittler, Kumar Rocker Headline Pitchers The helpful pitching pool is looking bleak this week. The fantasy market has their eyes on Cam Schlittler who may be up next week. Kumar Roc...

JULY 4 • THESTATE.COM