JUNE 3, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Levi Weaver: Top of 3rd inning: Willie Calhoun hits a 2-out... - The AthleticTop of 3rd inning: Willie Calhoun hits a 2-out double, and later scores on an Isiah Kiner-Falefa single to give the Rangers a 1-0 lead. Bott...
Story healing up, on track for return in MiamiDENVER -- Much of Rockies Nation felt fear when Trevor Story left last Thursday’s game against the Mets with right elbow inflammation, but S...
JUNE 3, 2021•MLB.COM
Kolby Allard - Earns rotation spotAllard is joining the starting rotation and will start Saturday against the Rays, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ImpactThe 23-year-old replaces fellow southpaw Hyeon-jong Yang in the rotation after Yang recorded another short, unimpressive start May 30. Allard made a spot start May 27, yielding two runs (both on homers) in four innings. He struggled as a starter in 2020, posting an 8.80 ERA in eight outings.
JUNE 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Hyeon-jong Yang - Shifting to bullpenYang has been removed from the starting rotation and will be a reliever going forward, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ImpactThe lefty's four starts this season have been short and mostly ineffective, and he holds a 5.20 ERA in seven total appearances. Yang will need to drastically improve upon his 1.46 SO/W ratio if he's to be a viable relief option. Kolby Allard, replacing Yang in the rotation, will start Saturday, likely making Friday a bullpen game for the Rangers.
JUNE 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Josh Jung - Progressing toward returnJung (foot) has been running the bases and is about 10-14 days from joining an affiliate, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
ImpactIt's unclear if Jung will join Triple-A Round Rock, where he was expected to start 2021 before suffering the stress fracture in March, or a lower-level affiliate. It is safe to assume, however, that the Rangers will exercise caution in timing the return of one of their top prospects.
JUNE 2, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Jose Trevino - Not starting WednesdayTrevino is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
ImpactTrevino will take a day off as Jonah Heim fills in behind the dish. It appears to be just a regular day off for the 28-year-old, who's gone 6-for-21 in his last nine games.
JUNE 2, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Nick Solak - On bench WednesdaySolak is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
ImpactWith just one homer and a .192 average in his last 32 games, Solak has certainly cooled off after a hot start to the season. Charlie Culberson will get the start at second base and bat seventh Wednesday.
JUNE 2, 2021•ROTOWIRE
