Texas Rangers activate Robert Garcia from 60-day injured list

The Texas Rangers activated left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia from the 60-day injured list on September 7. To clear space on the roster, the club optioned right-handed pitcher Ben Peoples to Triple-A Round Rock. The move arrives as the Rangers maintain a 71-73 record and look to address a bullpen that has posted a 6.90 ERA in the middle innings since August 1. Garcia, who has not pitched in a major league game since April 16, holds a 3.38 ERA across nine appearances this season. Manager Skip Schumaker intends to integrate the veteran into the bullpen rotation to help stabilize the pitching staff. The team is currently preparing for a West Coast road trip as they remain in contention for a postseason berth.

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