CHICAGO (AP) -- The Texas Rangers have activated outfielder Ryan Rua from the 60-day disabled list.
They sent right-hander Anthony Ranaudo back to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday - a day after he delivered a strong spot start - and called up left-hander Alex Claudio from the minor league club to provide bullpen help. They also designated outfielder Jake Smolinski for assignment.
Rua was batting sixth and playing left field Friday night against the Chicago White Sox. He started the first five games of the season and was hitting.