The move clears a spot for Monday's starter, Josh Lindblom. Lowe has struggled in a mop-up role this season, posting an ugly 9.00 ERA in 13 innings. The Rangers are paying him $1.25 million in 2013.
Rangers designate Derek Lowe for assignment
Derek Lowe | TEX
(May 20, 2013 4:19 PM EDT)
Rangers designated RHP Derek Lowe for assignment.
Yan Gomes hits three-run walkoff to down M's
Yan Gomes | CLE
(May 20, 2013 4:17 PM EDT)
Yan Gomes slugged two home runs -- including a 10th-inning walkoff -- in Monday's 10-8 defeat of the Mariners.
Gomes hit a solo shot in the bottom of the second inning and then played the hero by cranking a three-run blast in the bottom of the 10th with the Indians trailing by two. Gomes finished with four RBI and now has nine RBI in 17 games this season to go along with a cool .951 OPS. He should start seeing a bit more regular playing time.
Stephen Drew (back) returns lineup for BoSox
Stephen Drew | BOS
(May 20, 2013 4:08 PM EDT)
Stephen Drew (back) has returned to the starting lineup for the Red Sox on Monday.
Drew missed back-to-back games over the weekend due to back issue, but it was never a major concern. The 30-year-old is hitting .238/.336/.410 with three home runs, 18 RBI and a .746 OPS through 31 games this season.
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Tim Britton on Twitter
Phils place Mike Adams on the disabled list
Mike Adams | PHI
(May 20, 2013 3:57 PM EDT)
Phillies placed RHP Mike Adams on the 15-day disabled list with a right back strain.
Adams has been battling the injury for close to two weeks and the Phillies finally decided to shut him down for a bit. He's allowed to return before the end of May.
BoSox activate closer Andrew Bailey from DL
Andrew Bailey | BOS
(May 20, 2013 3:51 PM EDT)
Red Sox activated RHP Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list.
Bailey missed three weeks with a right biceps injury. He will take back Boston's ninth-inning role and should be activated in fantasy leagues right out of the gate. The righty had a stellar 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 20/4 K/BB ratio in 12 1/3 innings before going down.
Cueto activated, will start Monday vs. Mets
Johnny Cueto | CIN
(May 20, 2013 3:46 PM EDT)
Reds activated RHP Johnny Cueto from the 15-day disabled list.
Cueto wound up missing a little over one month with a strained right lat and oblique soreness. He will return to the Reds' starting rotation on Monday against the Mets and can be activated immediately in fantasy leagues.
Cozart (illness) sitting out again on Monday
Zack Cozart | CIN
(May 20, 2013 3:01 PM EDT)
Zack Cozart (illness) is not in the Reds' lineup Monday.
Cozart also sat out on Saturday afternoon. Cesar Izturis will start at shortstop Monday against the Mets.
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C. Trent Rosecrans on Twitter
Pierzynski (oblique) expected to return Tues.
A.J. Pierzynski | TEX
(May 20, 2013 2:28 PM EDT)
A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is expected to return to the Rangers' active roster on Tuesday.
Pierzynski played in rehab games on Sunday and Monday and reported feeling fine. The 36-year-old catcher has been out since May 5 with a strained right oblique. He was batting .263/.297/.411 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games before hitting the shelf.
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Anthony Andro on Twitter
Myers (elbow) to make next rehab start Wed.
Brett Myers | CLE
(May 20, 2013 2:24 PM EDT)
Brett Myers (elbow) will make his second minor league rehab start on Wednesday at Double-A Akron.
Myers threw 33 pitches last week in his first rehab start and will probably try to top 50 pitches on Wednesday. He'll make at least one more start in the minors after that before being considered for activation. The right-hander is attempting to pitch through a UCL tear.
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Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Lewis admits disappointment with FB velocity
Colby Lewis | TEX
(May 20, 2013 1:19 PM EDT)
Colby Lewis (elbow) acknowledged on Monday afternoon that he's unhappy with his fastball velocity.
Lewis was sitting around 85-86 mph in his rehab start Monday at Double-A Frisco and wants to be closer to 89-91 mph by the time he returns to the major leagues. The hope had been that he would be ready to rock during the first week of June, but a more realistic timetable calls for him to be activated near the middle of the month. Lewis is on his way back from major right elbow surgery.
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Anthony Andro on Twitter