The Texas Rangers are looking to acquire a veteran pitcher to start for the team Tuesday, reports Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News.
Rangers trade rumors: Texas looking for a veteran starter
The Rangers are searching for a pitcher to start for the team against the Astros on Tuesday.
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Alexi Ogando was scheduled to pitch Monday against the Houston Astros, but received an anti-inflammatory injection in his right shoulder and will skip at least one start. Matt Garza moved his start up one day to replace Ogando, leaving the Rangers without a starter on Tuesday.
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Texas would prefer to trade for a starter, according to Fraley. At least two veteran pitchers have cleared waivers: Astros starter Erik Bedard and Nationals starter Dan Haren. Bedard is 3-9 on the season with a 4.49 ERA, while Haren is 7-11 with a 4.79 ERA.
If the Rangers cannot reach a deal for a starter, the team will promote Travis Blackley from Triple-A Round Rock. Blackley will pair up with long reliever Ross Wolf to give the team a spot start.
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