Rangers vs Rays: Starting Lineups, Gibson Returns, More Roster Moves

Tampa Bay Rays (36-22) at Texas Rangers (22-36)

Friday, June 4, 2021
7:05 PM CT
Globe Life Field | Arlington, TX
Roof Closed

Probables:
TB: LHP Josh Fleming (5-3, 2.98 ERA)
vs
TEX: RHP Kyle Gibson (3-0, 2.24 ERA)

Broadcast

Texas Rangers
TV: Bally Sports Southwest Plus
Radio: 105.3 The Fan, KFLC

Tampa Bay Rays
TV: Bally Sports Sun
Radio: WDAE, WMGG/WTMP

Texas Rangers Starting Lineup

SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa
CF Adolis García
DH Khris Davis
RF Joey Gallo
2B Nick Solak
1B Nate Lowe
3B Charlie Culberson
LF Willie Calhoun
C Jose Trevino

Tampa Bay Rays Starting Lineup

2B Brandon Lowe
DH Randy Arozarena
3B Joey Wendle
LF Austin Meadows
1B Yandy Díaz
CF Kevin Kiermaier
SS Taylor Walls
C Francisco Mejía
RF Brett Phillips

Rangers Roster Moves

RHP Tyson Miller acquired on waiver claim from Chicago Cubs and optioned to Triple-A Round Rock
RHP Kyle Gibson activated from 10-day Injured List
RHP Hunter Wood transferred from 10-day Injured List to 60-day Injured List
LHP Wes Benjamin optioned to Triple-A Round Rock, effective postgame on Thursday

Rangers Injury Report

10-Day Injured List

David Dahl (left rib cage contusion): Rangers manager Chris Woodward said Sunday morning that Dahl should be "100 percent" when he is eligible to come off the IL on June 5.

60-Day Injured List

Kohei Arihara (right shoulder surgery): Arihara had procedure Thursday morning for repair of posterior circumflex humeral artery aneurysm in right arm. Procedure was performed by vascular surgeon Dr. Gregory Pearl in Dallas and went as expected. The aneurysm was removed and artery repaired. Arihara will have a follow-up visit in about a month with no throwing in the interim.
Matt Bush (right flexor strain): Bush is currently in a six-week shutdown, then will undergo an MRI. It's looking like the soonest Bush could come back is around the All-Star break.
Kyle Cody (right shoulder impingement): What was initially ruled as just inflammation, Cody's injury is much more long-term than expected. His timetable remains unclear.
Ronald Guzmán (torn meniscus in right knee): Guzmán underwent successful season-ending knee surgery on April 28.
Jonathan Hernández (Tommy John surgery): Hernández underwent Tommy John surgery on April 12, which was performed by team physician Dr. Keith Meister. He will be sidelined for approximately 12-14 months.
Sam Huff (arthroscopic knee surgery): Huff was near the end of his rehab regarding his hamstring injury, but tweaked his knee in the batting cage near the end of minor league camp. Huff had surgery on April 28 to remove a "loose body" in his knee. His prognosis from the time of surgery is eight weeks.
José Leclerc (Tommy John surgery): Leclerc underwent successful Tommy John surgery on March 31, which was performed by team physician Dr. Keith Meister. He will be sidelined for approximately 12-14 months.
Hunter Wood (right UCL sprain): Wood will not throw for two weeks, and then begin an extensive throwing program. He is expected to be out at least two months.

Rangers Minor League Injuries

Justin Foscue (High-A Hickory): Should return in the coming days after dealing with a rib contusion.
Josh Jung (Triple-A Round Rock): According to Rangers GM Chris Young, Jung (left foot stress fracture) is between 10 days to two weeks away from being sent to an affiliate and getting back to game action.
Joe Palumbo (Triple-A Round Rock): Is not expected to throw for approximately another week due to back strain.
Tyler Phillips (Double-A Frisco): Phillips was shut down for a week and will rehab toward return.
Yerry Rodriguez (Double-A Frisco): Rodriguez was hit on the right wrist with a line drive in last Friday’s start. X-rays negative. It is being diagnosed as a right wrist contusion.
Alex Speas (Double-A Frisco): Diagnosed with right elbow inflammation…no throwing for at least three more weeks, then will be re-evaluated.
Davis Wendzel (Double-A Frisco): Sustained a fracture of hamate bone in left wrist on May 25. His prognosis is about 6 weeks.

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