SURPRISE, Ariz. -- When Tyson Ross joined the Rangers last year, he was fresh off a lost season, a surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome and a recovery process he admits was probably over-accelerated.
The 30-year-old right-hander entered Padres camp this spring under decidedly different circumstances, and thus far, it's showing in the results. In a 4-0 loss to Kansas City on Monday, Ross pitched four scoreless frames, allowing one hit and one walk. He's making a strong rotation case, having posted a 3.27 ERA in four Cactus League outings.
"He's just enjoying playing baseball again," said Padres catcher Austin Hedges.