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2mo ago

Rangers Option Kumar Rocker to Triple-A Round Rock and Activate Chris Martin

Bruce Bochy described the reassignment as an opportunity for Rocker to master the peripheral aspects of pitching before returning to the majors.

May 11, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Chris Martin (55) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the eighth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Rocker returned from a 37-game injured list stint on June 4 and struggled in his first start against the Rays.
  • He allowed five runs and committed a mental mistake that let two runs score in a single inning.
  • He owns a 1-4 record and an 8.87 ERA with 21 strikeouts and seven walks over 23⅓ innings this season.
  • Manager Bruce Bochy emphasized that Rocker needs to refine fundamentals such as pitch sequencing, holding runners and game awareness.
  • Chris Martin returned from the 15-day injured list to bolster the bullpen after shoulder fatigue sidelined him for 14 games.