The team expects that Mahle’s sixth start in the minor leagues was his final rehab start, and he could join the rotation as soon as Tuesday.
Texas Rangers pitcher Tyler Mahle plays catch in the outfield during a spring training workout at the team's training facility on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Surprise, Ariz.
In the meantime, they must navigate a pitching pinch through the weekend that will require them to poach two spot starters from the bullpen. Right-hander José Ureña will start Friday’s series opener against Boston, manager Bruce Bochy said Thursday. The Rangers are still undecided on a pitcher for Saturday, but will “honor” Thursday’s off day to give Nathan Eovaldi an extra day of rest. Eovaldi will start the series finale on Sunday.
In six rehab starts across the system, Mahle allowed five runs over 18 innings with a WHIP of 0.83The Rangers could start Mahle as early as Tuesday against Houston, which would also allow them to give Max Scherzer, who had some arm fatigue in his last outing, two extra days of rest, if needed. The Rangers were waiting to get a report from Mahle on how he felt in recovery after his outing before making any final plans.
was used in a traditional relief role, pitching the seventh and into the eighth. The Rangers are taking a look at White as a potential reliever down the stretch, though, assistant GM Ross Fenstermaker said the team is not currently looking at a long-term transition for him from starter to reliever. White has pitched in four major league games, all in relief over the last two years, allowing 11 runs in five innings.
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