The minor leagues got some attention from the Texas Rangers this week. Reliever Wei-Chieh Huang made his big league debut Tuesday against the Athletics. Then, #11 prospect Taylor Hearn debuted vs. the Mariners Thursday night. Huang fared okay, but he’s since returned to Double-A. Hearn pitched terribly, and he’s been sent to the IL by way of an elbow issue.
Starting pitcher Ariel Jurado was brought up yesterday as reliever Jeffrey Springs was sent down. Jurado will fill in somewhere, either in long relief or as starter depending on when Drew Smyly rejoins the team.