KANSAS CITY -- The Rangers have placed pitcher Ross Ohlendorf on the disabled list with a strained right groin muscle and recalled right-handed reliever Spencer Patton from Triple-A Round Rock.
Patton had a 0.53 ERA in 16 appearances at Round Rock and made two appearances with the Rangers while with them from May 4-13, allowing three runs in three innings. Patton had five saves at Round Rock and opponents were hitting .175 off him. He had not allowed a run in his past 8 2/3 innings over nine appearances.
