Right-hander Ian Kennedy has been designated for task by the Texas Rangers after a tricky begin to his seventeenth season within the massive leagues.

Texas recalled left-hander John King from Triple-A Round Rock, clearing roster room with Kennedy’s departure earlier than Thursday’s opener of a four-game collection at Oakland.

The 38-year-old Kennedy was 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA, surrendering eight earned runs and 10 complete over 10 innings and 11 appearances. He made the staff for opening day as a non-roster invitee for the second time, additionally doing so in 2021.

Manager Bruce Bochy mentioned he spoke with Kennedy by telephone on the best way to the ballpark after the pitcher heard from Rangers basic supervisor Chris Young.

‘I simply instructed him how a lot I appreciated being with him, working with him, attending to know him,” Bochy mentioned. ‘Great teammate. It was extra the match, what we wanted right here, innings, flexibility, these kind of issues. But he was a professional, let me let you know, he was good with these guys, nice teammate, so we’ll see what occurs right here.’

If Kennedy is not claimed on waivers or traded over the subsequent seven days he may go to the minor leagues or be launched.

King pitched for the Rangers in every of the previous three seasons, together with making the opening-day roster in 2022 amongst his three massive league stints final yr. He was 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA and a save over 9 aid outings at Triple-A.

The Rangers lead the AL West and their 22-14 begin is the membership’s greatest over the primary 36 video games since 2013.

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