The most important six weeks of left-hander Derek Holland's time with the Rangers begins on Tuesday night at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park.
Holland will start against Cincinnati after two months on the disabled list because of shoulder inflammation. There are short- and long-term considerations involved for Holland and the Rangers.
The Rangers, leading the American League West, need help for Cole Hamels and Yu Darvish in the rotation.
Since July 1, Hamels and Darvish are a combined 6-6 with a 2.96 ERA. All other starters are 4-14 with a 6.65 ERA in that span. Try to pick a third and fourth starter for a playoff series from that group.