Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels has been scratched from tonight’s start due to a stiff neck. Taking his place is Doug Fister, who was scheduled to start tomorrow night’s game. There is no word yet on who might start tomorrow.
The Rangers had off days last Thursday and on Monday, which helps them from the standpoint of flexibility. Fister started Saturday against the Tigers, so even though he is moving up one spot in the rotation, he is pitching on regular rest. Matt Moore was scheduled to start for Texas on Saturday, and he could be moved up to start tomorrow on regular rest if Hamels can’t go.