Texas Rangers Call Up Peyton Gray Amid Injuries
Rangers call up 30-year-old seeking MLB debut
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The Texas Rangers have called up 30-year-old right-handed pitcher Peyton Gray from Triple-A Round Rock after placing left-handed reliever Robert Garcia on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation. Gray, who has an extensive minor league background, is set to make his MLB debut following impressive performances in spring training and the minors.
- 01Peyton Gray, a 30-year-old right-hander, is making his MLB debut after a long journey through the minors.
- 02Robert Garcia was placed on the injured list due to left shoulder inflammation.
- 03Gray had a 2.53 ERA in spring training and has been dominant at Triple-A Round Rock.
- 04Manager Skip Schumaker praised Gray's journey and performance as deserving of this opportunity.
- 05Gray's professional career includes stints with the Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals organizations.
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The Texas Rangers have called up Peyton Gray, a 30-year-old right-handed pitcher, after placing Robert Garcia on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation. Gray, who has spent eight years in the minors and independent leagues, impressed during spring training with a 2.53 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings. He began the season at Triple-A Round Rock, where he threw 12 1/3 scoreless innings across seven games, earning a 1-0 record with two saves. Manager Skip Schumaker highlighted Gray's remarkable journey from minor leagues to international play, emphasizing that his performance has earned him this opportunity. Garcia, who has a 3.38 ERA this season, received an injection in his shoulder, but the team decided to place him on the injured list to ensure proper recovery.
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Peyton Gray's debut could energize the Rangers' bullpen and provide a fresh option in the pitching rotation.
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