The Texas Rangers announced today that they have purchased the contracts of pitchers Matt Bush and Greg Holland and infielder Charlie Culberson. To make room for them on the 40 man roster, the Rangers have placed pitcher Jose Leclerc on the injured list, have designated Sherten Apostel for assignment, and have traded Yonny Hernandez to the Arizona Diamondbacks for outfielder Jeferson Espinal.
Spencer Patton has been optioned to AAA Round Rock, Garrett Richards has been officially placed on the 10 day injured list due to a finger blister, and Joe McCarthy has been assigned to AAA Round Rock.