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Former pitching prospects get chance to emerge

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Right-handed pitchers Tyler Wagner and Allen Webster, once highly regarded as prospects, have both been the centerpieces of major trades the past few years.

Now they're part of the Rangers' efforts to reinforce their depleted upper-level pitching and provide depth against injuries to their rotation.

Both will be on the mound during the intrasquad game Friday afternoon on Nolan Ryan Field.

"Both the guys are here because of their stuff, and they have a track record," assistant general manager Josh Boyd said. "The encouraging thing about those guys is they have definite pluses.