After placing outfielder Drew Stubbs on the 15-day disabled list, the Texas Rangers announced Monday they called up young star Joey Gallo to the major league roster from Triple-A.
The 22-year-old outfielder/third baseman from Las Vegas played 24 games for the Round Rock Express this season while batting .265 and hitting eight home runs. This will be Gallo's second stint with the Rangers. He has appeared in 36 games and hit six home runs while batting .204 in his major league career.