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- Updated: July 27, 2016
8:34 PM ET
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers recalled top prospect Joey Gallo from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
Gallo, a promising slugger, and right-hander Nick Martinez were brought up before Tuesday night’s game against Oakland, and both were starting against the Athletics. Veteran right-hander Kyle Lohse was designated for assignment, and outfielder Jared Hoying was optioned to Round Rock.
Manager Jeff Banister said Gallo, 22, provides a big left-handed bat with power potential in the lineup, which is without Prince Fielder (pending neck surgery) and Shin-Soo Choo (lower back inflammation).
Gallo was hitting sixth and playing first base in his return. He was with the team …
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