Texas Rangers transactions: Ricky Rodriguez, Texas Rangers relief pitcher, has been activated from the 60 day disabled list and optioned to AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. To make room on the 40 man roster for Rodriguez, the Rangers have designated Eliezer Alvarez for assignment.
Rodriguez’s activation today was expected, as he has been on a rehab assignment for the maximum 30 days, and had to be taken off the disabled list today. He has made 8 appearances and thrown 8 shutout innings in his rehab stint. Rodriguez was originally placed on the disabled list this spring with biceps tendinitis.