Rangers acquire Otanez, option Ahlstrom to Round Rock
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Texas Rangers purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Michel Otanez prior to their game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 19, 2026. To accommodate Otanez, the Rangers optioned left-handed pitcher Robbie Ahlstrom to AAA Round Rock. Otanez had performed well in recent outings at Round Rock, showing improvement after earlier struggles this season. Meanwhile, Cole Winn was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list to make room for Otanez on the 40-man roster.
- •Texas Rangers purchase Michel Otanez's contract.
- •Robbie Ahlstrom options to AAA Round Rock.
- •Cole Winn moved to 60-day injured list.
- •Otanez has a recent ERA of 1.33 in 27 innings.
- •The move comes before the game against the Blue Jays.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers add Otanez, option Ahlstrom
"The Rangers brought in a fresh arm for the pen on Friday
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