Rangers Nearing Good News After Latest Pitching Updates
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Orioles Announce Pitching Change Before Rays Game
The Baltimore Orioles announced Wednesday that they have recalled left-hander Trevor Rogers from Triple-A Norfolk. Rogers impressed in a spot start for Baltimore on May 24, delivering 6 1/3 scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox. Rogers has struggled at Norfolk this season, posting a 5.46 ERA with 26 strikeouts against eight walks over 29 2/3 innings. With Cade Povich sidelined due to a hip injury, Rogers could see multiple starts for the Orioles.
The Baltimore Orioles announced Wednesday that they have recalled left-hander Trevor Rogers from Triple-A Norfolk to start against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
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Rogers impressed in a spot start for Baltimore on May 24, delivering 6 1/3 scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox with five strikeouts, though he took a no-decision. Despite the strong performance, Rogers has struggled at Norfolk this season, posting a 5.46 ERA with 26 strikeouts against eight walks over 29 2/3 innings.
Interim manager Tony Mansolino expressed optimism about Rogers’ return. “We’re really optimistic,” Mansolino said. “I always ask the pitching guys how Trevor looked after every start [in Norfolk], and they’ve been really, really bullish on how good he has looked.
May 24, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. © Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
“Trevor is a proven pitcher in the big leagues. He kind of looks like himself [now]. I think he probably looks more like the pitcher they probably traded for, so we’re really excited to see him.”
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Rogers, a former National League All-Star with the Miami Marlins in 2021, was a standout rookie, finishing runner-up for NL Rookie of the Year. That season, he recorded a 7-8 record with a 2.64 ERA and 157 strikeouts overs 133 innings. Since then, Rogers has struggled, going 7-24 in his major league career.
Rogers was traded to Baltimore on July 30, 2024 in exchange for Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers. With Cade Povich sidelined due to a hip injury, Rogers could see multiple starts for the Orioles. Wednesday night’s outing will mark his sixth major league appearance with Baltimore.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Rangers Nearing Good News After Latest Pitching Updates
The Texas Rangers rotation could receive some much-needed depth in the coming weeks. A pair of injured pitchers continue to move forward in their rehab work. Jon Gray could be ready to make his season debut by late July, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. Cody Bradford could be back even sooner, possibly by early July, according to Grant. The left-hander held a 3.54 ERA and a 70:10 K:BB ratio over 76 1/3 innings in 2024.
The Texas Rangers rotation could receive some much-needed depth in the coming weeks. A pair of injured pitchers continue to move forward in their rehab work.
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Jon Gray could be ready to make his season debut by late July, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Gray resumed throwing off a mound last week as he works his way back from a fractured right wrist suffered in mid-March. Gray will throw three more bullpen sessions before facing hitters.
The right-hander is expected to return as a starter for the Rangers, though there was some talk during Spring Training about moving him to the bullpen, so his role could ultimately depend on the team’s needs at the time of his return.
Jul 23, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray (22) throws during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images © Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
Gray, who is in the final year of a four-year, $56 million deal, landed on the injured list stints in each of his first three seasons with the Rangers. He threw 102 2/3 innings in 2024 due to a pair of groin strains and a foot neuroma that required offseason surgery.
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Cody Bradford could be ready to make his season debut even sooner, possibly by early July, according to Grant. Bradford has been throwing off a mound for several weeks as he recovers from a left elbow sprain and appears close to being cleared for a rehab assignment.
Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said last week he hoped Bradford would be stretched out to five innings by July 4, which would pave the way for a return soon after. The left-hander held a 3.54 ERA and a 70:10 K:BB ratio over 76 1/3 innings in 2024.
He has not pitched in a game this season since a March 6 exhibition against the San Diego Padres during Spring Training.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
3 difficult roster decisions the Rangers must address when injured players return
Cody Bradford, Jon Gray and Josh Sborz are yet to appear in a game for the Rangers this season after Bradford and Gray got hurt in spring training. Bradford passed a major test for his elbow’s durability post injury scare and he was able to throw his offspeed pitches with no pain or setbacks. The future move to activate Bradford will be tied to a trade. Tyler Mahle has been inflating his trade value and if the Rangers are closer to .500 either way, they will likely part with Mahle and get prospects in return. Gray could replace either the recently called up Codi Heuer, Gerson Garabito or my personal pick of Jacob Latz. A relocation to another team and organization could do wonders for Latz just like a good chance to part ways with Anderson. The Rangers have received positive news on ahandful of pitchers on the IL with longer injuries.
Cody Bradford, Jon Gray and Josh Sborz are yet to appear in a game for the Rangers this season after Bradford and Gray got hurt in spring training and Sborz is still recovering from right shoulder surgery during the offseason. All three are slowly but surely returning to baseball activites, some are fruther along in the process.
When they are ready for their debut, they will have to get placed on the 40-man roster which unfortuntely means a removal or two of current players. Some will be hard decisions and others will be perfectly timed departures but with that in mind, let’s take a look at these three players nearing returns.
3 Rangers due off the 60 Day Injured List that will need to take a roster spot
Cody Bradford
The most recent news about Bradford is that he passed a major test for his elbow’s durability post injury scare and he was able to throw his offspeed pitches with no pain or setbacks.
This means that he can continue to throwing bullpens and progress to lengthening out. The current spot on the roster for Bradford is murky but we know that he has absolutely earned one wherever it might be. By the time he is lengthened out and ready to go, we will likely be past the All-Star break and even then the Rangers will likely be very patient with his progression.
I think that the future move to activate Bradford will be tied to a trade. Tyler Mahle has been inflating his trade value and if the Rangers are closer to .500 either way, they will likely part with Mahle and get prospects in return.
The departure of Mahle would open up a key position in the rotation and make it easy to slide into the position he was pacing for. I see this as the most likely option that isn’t just a simple DFA of another player on the 40 man roster.
Josh Sborz
The hero of the 2023 postseason has seemingly thrown away 2 years of health in exchange for that World Series victory. He doesn’t regret it, Rangers fans are happy he did so, but both sides are looking for positive news in the future.
There is a real possibility of Sborz getting back to live at bats soon after his latest update, similar to Bradford, that he had thrown off speed pitches for the first time in his shoulder surgery recovery.
Relievers are different than starters so the progression to getting back in is a shorter timeline, which lends to think he could get back into game action by the middle June whether minor leagues or in a simulated game.
This activation will be simple. Gerson Garabito has been in the minors for a little bit now and Sborz can slide right back into his 40-man spot and right to MLB with a demotion of one of Boushley, Heuer or maybe even Luke Jackson.
Jon Gray
Gray had a wildly unfortunate injury in spring training after a strong display to begin the year. He took a ball off the wrist and that resulted in a fracture in his wrist and subsequent placement on the 60-day injury list.
He initially was given six weeks until he would resume normal activity but he received positive news on an X-ray and was approved to begin light throwing on May 1. Since it has been over a month since this and there haven’t been many updates since this, we are bound for another positive update soon. Once he returns, there will be a big decision for Chris Young.
Who he will replace is a small decision considering there are options currently on the roster. When Gray comes back, there is likely not a spot for him in the rotation barring a serious injury but there is a dire need for relievers and a consistent long relief arm. Gray could replace either the recently called up Codi Heuer, Gerson Garabito or my personal pick of Jacob Latz.
Latz has been underwhelming despite flashing MLB level stuff at times. A relocation to another team and organization could do wonder for Latz just like Grant Anderson and this activation gives a good chance for both sides to part ways.
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