Jared Hoying was called up from Triple A Round Rock and started Tuesday night’s game in center field after the Rangers placed Carlos Gomez on the disabled list.
Gomez, who strained his right hamstring during Sunday’s game, is expected to miss four to six weeks.
The Rangers also signed outfielder Drew Stubbs to a minor league deal and assigned him to Round Rock.
120 Major league games played in center field for Delino DeShields. Jared Hoying played there once before Tuesday’s start. Ryan Rua has played center four times, all in 2016.