Texas Rangers transactions: The Texas Rangers have recalled lefthanded pitcher Yohander Mendez from AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. To make room on the active roster for Mendez, the Rangers have optioned Nick Gardewine to AAA Round Rock.
Gardewine was called up to the majors yesterday, arrived at Jacobs Field in Cleveland about an hour and a half before game time, and ended up pitching two shutout innings against the Indians. His reward is to head back out to the minors today, as the Rangers bring up Mendez to give them a fresh arm in the pen.