ARLINGTON, Texas -- Drew Smyly struck out the last batter he faced for the Texas Rangers. That came right after the veteran left-hander, who already had lost his spot in the starting rotation, allowed three consecutive home runs in a five-pitch span.
Smyly was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Thursday, two days after his last appearance.
After not pitching in the majors the past two seasons because of Tommy John surgery, Smyly, 30, was 1-5 with an 8.42 ERA in 13 games (nine starts) with the Rangers.
"He's coming off injury, and I don't think the expectations were overly high, but I think, it honestly didn't work out,'' manager Chris Woodward said.