DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: AL West—Rangers SP issues
Apr 22 2013
Last week in this space, we briefly noted the softness at the back of the Rangers rotation. The other shoe dropped shortly afterward, as the the Rangers announced Matt Harrison's (LHP, TEX) surgery to repair a herniated disk in his lower back, with initial estimates suggesting he'll be out for a minimum of three months. Currently holding down the #4 and #5 rotation spots are Nick Tepesch (RHP, TEX) and Justin Grimm (RHP, TEX), both with some talent but neither with top-of-the-rotation stuff or enough experience beyond High-A ball to expect consistency at the MLB level. To make matters worse, Tepesch was knocked out of his weekend start by a line-drive off his throwing wrist, though the early reports indicate he'll be OK....
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
This week, we check in on young infielders with upside in S.F. and Arizona, are reintroduced to an old NL West friend in L.A.
Aug 29 2026 3:05am
Aug 29 2026 3:05am
Luke Adams, Cooper Hjerpe, Owen Ayers, and BJ Murray may be among the guys called up to make their MLB debut in the NL Central
Aug 28 2026 3:05am
Aug 28 2026 3:05am
Angel Genao has been getting plenty of playing time in Cleveland, often at the expense of Brayan Rocchio. Plus, the possible return of Drew Thorpe for CHW, the bullpen outlook in DET, Sal Perez's 2H rebound, and Joe Ryan's recovery in MIN.
Aug 27 2026 3:06am
Aug 27 2026 3:06am
The A's have been depleted by injuries, but are getting some needed outfield help soon.
Aug 26 2026 3:05am
Aug 26 2026 3:05am
Could George Springer's playing time continue to slip as his struggles continue? Plus, Blaze Alexander nearing a return for BAL, and rotation updates for TB, BOS, and NYY.
Aug 25 2026 3:05am
Aug 25 2026 3:05am
