The Texas Rangers have another heart-warming story on their roster. A year ago it was Austin Bibens-Dirkx.
This year it's left-hander Brandon Mann, who was called up from Triple-A Round Rock before Sunday's series finale against the Astros. Yohander Mendez was optioned to Round Rock so that he can continue to make regular starts. He had been recalled on May 3 but hadn't pitched until he threw 2/3 of an inning on Saturday.
Mann, who turns 34 on Wednesday, has played professionally since being drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 27th round in 2002. But he has never made it to the big leagues until now.