Rangers' Jon Gray Nears Return After Rehab Start

Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray is nearing a return to the major league roster after completing his rehab assignments for a forearm injury. Manager Bruce Bochy confirmed Gray will make one more rehab start at Triple-A Round Rock this Saturday, which is expected to be his final minor league outing before rejoining the Rangers next week. Gray has made two rehab appearances so far, pitching a total of five innings with moderate success, but is likely to be limited by a pitch count initially. Though primarily a starter throughout his career, the Rangers may use him in a bullpen role upon his return to ease him back into action. The Rangers, struggling both offensively and in the standings, could greatly benefit from Gray's veteran presence as they try to improve their 48-49 record and keep playoff hopes alive in the AL West. His return is timely for a team dealing with pitching injuries and offensive underperformance.