May 21, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (44) throws during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
As the Texas Rangers embark on an eight game road trip featuring two divisional opponents in Anaheim and Seattle and finishing with the Colorado Rockies in Denver, they’ll be doing so short-handed on the pitching end.
First, right-hander Kohei Arihara was recently diagnosed with an aneurysm in his throwing shoulder, which will sideline him for at least 12 weeks after surgery, if not more.