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Holland hopes to return by Aug. 20
- Updated: August 6, 2016
HOUSTON — Rangers pitcher Derek Holland began his medical rehabilitation assignment on Friday night with Triple-A Frisco in the hope of being ready by Aug. 20.
Colby Lewis, also on the 60-day disabled list because of a strained muscle in the back of the right shoulder, is hoping he’ll be right behind Holland. Lewis is traveling with the Rangers and is throwing long toss from 105 to 120 feet without any pain.
Lewis is hoping to throw off a mound at some point next week, although it will probably be after getting another MRI when the Rangers return to Arlington on Wednesday. Lewis is eligible to come off the disabled list on Aug. 21, although it may be closer to September.
“I feel really good,” Lewis said. “As long as I continue to feel good, I’ll come back when they want. I want to be back sooner than later.”
Holland’s start on Friday for Round Rock will be the first of at least three starts before he is eligible to come off the disabled list. Holland …
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