ANAHEIM -- The Rangers have pushed their bullpen more than expected in the first week and that is why they are staying with eight relievers for the foreseeable future.
That leaves the Rangers with just three players on the bench after outfielder Justin Ruggiano was designated for assignment on Friday. But manager Jeff Banister said they can live with that because of the versatility of catcher Bryan Holaday, infielder Hanser Alberto and outfielder Ryan Rua.
The Rangers felt it was more important to keep Phil Klein as their long reliever, especially since Friday night starter A.