The Rangers reassigned four players to minor league camp, reducing the number to 38.
Right-hander R.J. Alvarez, infielder Doug Bernier, catcher Brett Hayes and outfielder Cesar Puello are all likely to play much of the season for Triple A Round Rock.
That number doesn’t include injured pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez (right elbow), catcher Brett Nicholas (knee) and pitchers Andrew Cashner and Tyson Ross, who are in various stages of returning from injuries. Cashner has battled upper right biceps soreness but is progressing well. Ross throws his second live batting practice Saturday as he recovers from October surgery (thoracic outlet syndrome).