SAN FRANCISCO -- The Texas Rangers placed right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon on the 10-day disabled list on Friday, retroactive to Tuesday, with a lower back strain. The team has also recalled infielder Hanser Alberto (#2) from Triple-A Round Rock.
Colon took the loss in his last start on Monday at Oakland, when he pitched on extra rest after enduring back issues during the club's last homestand. The first date he would be eligible to return is August 31. Colon has a 7-11 record with a 5.45 ERA over 25 games/23 starts for the Rangers this season.