CLEVELAND -- The Rangers are expecting Shawn Tolleson to be back in uniform on Friday, when the Rangers open a three-game series with the Mariners.
Tolleson has been away from the team on family emergency medical leave to be with his father as he is being treated for cancer. The rule allows a player to be away for three to seven days, and Thursday would be the seventh day for Tolleson.
Tolleson, whose family lives in Allen, which is north of Dallas, threw 30 pitches in live batting practice on Tuesday while working out with Double-A Frisco.