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Former Rangers pitcher dies at age 38

Former Rangers left-hander John Rheinecker, who pitched in 44 major league games over the 2006 and 2007 seasons with Texas, died Tuesday in St. Louis at the age of 38.

A medical examiner’s office spokeswoman said the cause of death was unknown and that toxicology tests would be completed in 8-10 weeks. But a story from ozarkssportszone.com said, “According to family, Rheinecker had been suffering from depression and took his own life.”

No other details were provided.

A high school standout both as a pitcher and hitter at Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo, Ill.