Rangers place Jalen Beeks on injured list, recall Luis Curvelo

The Texas Rangers have placed left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks on the 15-day injured list due to back spasms. The move was announced today after Beeks pitched on Tuesday against the Royals, where he allowed three hits and a home run to five batters. In response, the Rangers have recalled right-handed reliever Luis Curvelo from AAA Round Rock. Beeks has a 3.81 ERA this season over 29 games, but has a higher FIP of 5.41, indicating struggles with home runs allowed. Curvelo started the season in AAA and has been recalled multiple times this season.

• 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Beeks to the injured list, Curvelo recalled