Postby Bob Of Burleson » Mon Jul 07, 2014 3:40 pm
The Rangers have made the following roster moves:
• Recalled righthander Roman Mendez from AAA Round Rock
• Purchased outfielder Jake Smolinski from AAA Round Rock
• Optioned outfielder Michael Choice to AAA Round Rock
• Designated infielder Donnie Murphy for assignment
The 23-year-old Mendez was the key player obtained from Boston in the 2010 Jarrod Saltalamacchia trade. He’s fanned 30 and walked 12 in 31.1 innings out of the Express bullpen this season (his first at the AAA level), but in his last five appearances he’s struck out eight and issued just one walk over 5.1 frames.
Notably, Mendez has not pitched on consecutive days all season – and in fact has always had at least two days of rest between appearances.
Both Mendez and the 25-year-old Smolinski (.267/.349/.459 between AA and AAA this season, his first with the Rangers after seven years in the Nationals and Marlins systems) will be looking to make their big league debuts.
— Jamey Newberg