The Texas Rangers activated relief pitcher Jakob Junis from the 15 day injured list prior to last night’s game. To make room for Junis on the active roster, the Rangers designated pitcher Marco Gonzales for assignment, putting the Rangers’ 40 man roster at 39 players.
Junis, who has been the Rangers’ primary setup man this year, had last pitched on July 28 before going on the i.l. with an adductor strain. He had also missed the first half of July due to an i.l. stint for a hip impingement. Junis has a 2.63 ERA and 2.99 FIP in 41 innings this year, and given the Rangers’ shaky bullpen situation, him staying healthy and effective the rest of…
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