Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer has been activated from the 60 day injured list, the team announced today. To make room for Scherzer on the active roster, the Rangers have optioned pitcher Yerry Rodriguez to AAA Round Rock. As there was an open spot on the 40 man roster already, no move was necessary to add Scherzer to the 40 man roster.
So, yeah, this is the move we all expected would happen today. It was announced yesterday that Scherzer would be starting today, and unless someone on the pitching staff needed on i.l. stint, Yerry was the clear odd man out.