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Martinez optioned to make room for Alvarez
- Updated: July 29, 2016
ARLINGTON — The Rangers optioned pitcher Nick Martinez back to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday to make room for newly acquired reliever Dario Alvarez. The move leaves the Rangers with an opening in the rotation for Sunday’s opener against the Royals.
The assumption is right-hander Lucas Harrell will make that start. He and Alvarez were acquired from the Braves on Wednesday for Minor League infielder Travis Demeritte.
Harrell would be fully rested, as his last start came on Tuesday with six scoreless innings against the Twins. But the Rangers have not said for sure if Harrell will be the guy.
“I don’t think we’ve made an official announcement,” Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. “I would think he’s in line to start if we need him to.”
Alvarez joined the Rangers on Thursday, but Harrell has not yet reported. He is expected to report on Friday and will throw a bullpen session. At that point, the Rangers will likely decide if …
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