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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Josh Sborz (66) is checked on by athletic trainer Matt Lucero, center, and manager Chris Woodward after Sborz was struck by the ball on a single by Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) **FILE**

Rangers fire manager Chris Woodward short of his 500th game

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush (51) fields a hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette (11) during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. Bush was unable to make the throw to first. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Hernandez 2nd Rangers reliever to have Tommy John surgery

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FILE - Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward argue swith the officiating crew after the team's 3-1 loss to the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, in this Wednesday Aug. 26, 2020, file photo. The Rangers likely will begin the season with seven starting pitchers, with two of the rotation spots filled by two-pitcher tandems that could alternate who starts different turns and may not evenly split the workloads. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Rangers exercise 2022 option on manager Woodward’s contract

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FILE - In this March 1, 2018, file photo, San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Young throws during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Surprise, Ariz. The Rangers hired Young as executive vice president and general manager Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, bringing the Major League Baseball executive home to work under president of baseball operations Jon Daniels, the club's GM since 2005. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Right time, right fit: Chris Young home as new Rangers GM

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 1, 2018, file photo, San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Young throws during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Surprise, Ariz. The Rangers hired Young as executive vice president and general manager Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, bringing the Major League Baseball executive home to work under president of baseball operations Jon Daniels, the club's GM since 2005. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

MLB executive, ex-pitcher Young joins hometown Rangers as GM

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 1, 2019, file photo, Texas Rangers' Joey Gallo connects for a two-run home run on a pitch from Kansas City Royals' Homer Bailey in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas. Rangers slugger Joey Gallo has tested positive for COVID-19, though the team says the All-Star right fielder is asymptomatic. General manager Jon Daniels said Monday, July 6, 2020, that Gallo is isolated at his apartment in Dallas and not around teammates. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Asymptomatic All-Star slugger Gallo tests positive for virus

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays take batting practice before a baseball game against the New York Yankees Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Yankees minor leaguer has virus, spring camps begin to empty

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' pitchers Yu Darvish (11) and Cole Hamels (35), former Rangers' pitchers leave the dugout during the baseball game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Rangers facing their former aces Darvish, Hamels with Cubs

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

File-This Aug. 7, 2018, file photo shows Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera (13) in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. A person familiar with the deal says free agent infielder Cabrera has reached an agreement on a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the Texas Rangers. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, because the deal is pending a physical for the 33-year-old Cabrera, who split last season with the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Cabrera finalizes $3.5M deal to be Rangers 3B after Beltre

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre (29), is greeted by teammates before walking off the field during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners after he was replaced by Jurickson Profar at third base, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Rangers GM likely to interview 5-8 manager candidates

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, file photo, Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister watches from the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers fired Banister on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike Stone, File)

Texas Rangers fire Banister after consecutive losing seasons

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre makes the off balance throw for the out on a ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt during the first inning during a baseball game Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Beltre still with Rangers, still could go to contender

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - This is a March 1, 2018, file photo showing Texas Rangers starting pitcher Bartolo Colon throwing during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres, in Surprise, Ariz. Colon, who turns 45 in May, is in spring training with the Rangers on a minor league contract and trying to make the big league roster with his 11th different organization. This would also be his 21st season. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

44-year-old Colon signs another minor league deal with Texas

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Texas Rangers pitching coach Doug Brocail, left, talks with pitcher Cole Hamels during a baseball spring training workout, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Rangers have quite an array in plans for rotation variation

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 file photo, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Moore throws to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Phoenix. A person with direct knowledge of the agreement says the San Francisco Giants are trading left-hander Matt Moore to the Texas Rangers for prospects.The swap was pending a physical, the person said Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 speaking on condition of anonymity because neither club had announced the deal. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Matt Moore dealt from Giants to Rangers for minor leaguers

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 22, 2015, file photo, Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton reacts after striking out against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Denver. The Rangers have released Hamilton from his minor league contract after another knee injury, perhaps signaling the end of the 2010 AL MVP’s career. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Rangers release Josh Hamilton after another knee injury

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Rangers unexpectedly send reliever Keona Kela to Triple-A

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Rangers complete free agent deal with RHP Tyson Ross

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) prepares to throw to first base after fielding a ground ball during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

After joining Rangers, Ian Desmond embracing move to left field

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FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2014, file photo, Los Angeles Angels left fielder Josh Hamilton, left, talks to manager Mike Scioscia during spring training baseball practice in Tempe, Ariz. Reports that troubled Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton might be traded to the Texas Rangers dominated the chatter before the game between the teams Friday night April 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Josh Hamilton traded back to Texas after troubled Angels stint

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press