The Texas Rangers have made a series of roster adjustments aimed at strengthening their bullpen as they navigate a demanding 10-game road trip. With injuries beginning to take a toll on their pitching staff, the team acted quickly to bring in reinforcements and maintain stability on the mound.
One of the key developments came when right-handed pitcher Luis Curvelo was placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a right biceps strain. The injury occurred during a pitch to Oakland’s Jacob Wilson earlier in the week. Curvelo had only recently joined the major league roster, appearing in four games since his call-up on April 5. In those outings, he logged five innings, striking out three batters while issuing two walks, and posted a 5.40 ERA. He had previously made his MLB debut last season with Texas, finishing with a 1-1 record and a 5.68 ERA across 17 appearances.
In addition to Curvelo, veteran reliever Chris Martin was also sidelined, landing on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. Martin, who had been expected to share closing duties with Robert Garcia, struggled to find consistency early in the season. The 39-year-old compiled a 7.11 ERA over eight appearances, recording seven strikeouts and one walk. He was unable to convert his lone save opportunity and registered just one hold. Recently, he had acknowledged difficulties with pitch location, which may have contributed to his uneven performance.
To address these losses, the Rangers called up pitchers Cal Quantrill and Gavin Collyer. Both players have shown promising form in the minor leagues and are expected to provide immediate depth. Quantrill, who recently earned Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week honors, impressed with a dominant outing in which he allowed just one run over seven innings. Across two starts this season, he has recorded 10 strikeouts in 12 innings. Given the current makeup of the Rangers’ rotation, he is likely to serve in a long-relief role. Quantrill originally joined the organization late last season on a minor league deal and re-signed earlier this year.
Collyer, meanwhile, has continued to build on a strong spring training performance. As a non-roster invitee, he impressed the coaching staff and carried that momentum into the Triple-A season. In six appearances with Round Rock, he posted a 2.70 ERA, striking out 11 batters while walking just two over 6.2 innings. Opponents have hit only .208 against him, highlighting his effectiveness. Drafted by the Rangers in the 12th round of the 2019 MLB Draft, Collyer now earns an opportunity to contribute at the major league level.
To make room for these additions, the Rangers made further roster moves. Pitcher Cody Bradford was transferred to the 60-day injured list, while right-hander Marc Church was designated for assignment.
The timing of these changes is crucial, as the Rangers are in the midst of a lengthy road stretch that began last Thursday. They have already reached the midpoint of the trip and will wrap up their series against the Athletics before heading to Seattle for a three-game set against the Mariners. After completing the road trip, the team will return home to Arlington for an off day, followed by a new series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Overall, these moves reflect the Rangers’ effort to adapt quickly to injuries while ensuring their bullpen remains competitive during a challenging portion of the schedule.
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