The Texas Rangers have announced lefthander Cody Bradford as the expected starting pitcher for their series opener against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Bradford is not on the 40 man roster, but there is an open spot on the 40 due to Ian Kennedy being designated for assignment.
This would be Dane Dunning’s spot in the rotation, but he has been announced as Tuesday’s starter, with Nathan Eovaldi starting on Wednesday, and then an off day on Thursday. No word yet as to why the move is being made, although Martin Perez would have been slated to start Wednesday if Bradford weren’t bumping everyone back.