MAY 16, 2021 • MLB.COM
Correa's HR sparks Astros 5th straight win Carlos Correa has been the only one of Houston’s main hitters who has yet to heat up. That might be changing. Correa smacked a two-run home...
Correa, Tucker lead Astros past Rangers 6-5
Carlos Correa and Kyle Tucker each homered to help Luis Garcia earn his first career win as the Houston Astros held on to beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 for their fifth straight winMAY 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Veteran Smith eyeing lofty goal: 1,000 games Joe Smith is on the precipice of history. With Smith’s next appearance, he will become the 51st pitcher in MLB history to appear in at least...
MAY 16, 2021 • MLB.COM
Rangers make moves, call up RHP Wood The Rangers called up right-handed pitcher Hunter Wood on Saturday, adding another pitching option out of the bullpen and a possible fifth s...
MAY 15, 2021 • MLB.COM
Jack Kruger - Designated for assignment The Rangers designated Kruger for assignment Saturday.
Impact The catcher has not appeared in a game for the Rangers after they claimed him off waivers May 9 from the Angels. Kruger, who has never had a major-league plate appearance, will go on waivers for the second time in a week.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wes Benjamin - Optioned to Triple-A Benjamin was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock Saturday.
Impact The move comes a day after Benjamin suffered the loss in a short start Friday against Houston, allowing three runs in just 1.2 innings. The lefty pitched to a 7.36 ERA in 7.1 innings during this stint with the Rangers, and yields his roster spot to right-hander Hunter Wood.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Wood - Called up to big leagues The Rangers selected Wood's contract Saturday from Triple-A Round Rock.
Impact The righty last appeared in the big leagues in 2019, when he pitched 45.1 innings between the Rays and Indians. Wood has allowed one earned run in 2.2 minor-league innings this season, and he takes the roster spot of left-handed pitcher Wes Benjamin, whom the Rangers optioned to Round Rock.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
