Programming note: A's-Rangers coverage starts today at 4:30pm with A's Pregame Live on CSN California.
Bob Melvin issued his lineup for today's series opener in Arlington:
A's (45-54)
1. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B
2. Jake Smolinski (R) CF
3. Josh Reddick (L) RF
4. Danny Valencia (R) 1B
5. Khris Davis (R) LF
6. Billy Butler (R) DH
7. Ryon Healy (R) 3B
8. Marcus Semien (R) SS
9. Matt McBride (R) C
P. Daniel Mengden (R) (1-5, 5.52 ERA)
Rangers (57-42)
P.