ARLINGTON -- The Rangers called up right-handed reliever Spencer Patton for the final game of the season Sunday. Manager Jeff Banister said Derek Holland also was available out of the bullpen for Game 162 against the Angels.
Holland last pitched on Thursday against the Angels. He has been a starter most of his career but has made nine postseason relief appearances as opposed to just four starts. Sunday would be the normal day Holland would throw in the bullpen in between starts.
"We'll have him available in the bullpen and as the game goes on, if he needs to throw his [bullpen session], he can do that," Banister said prior to first pitch Sunday.