ARLINGTON -- The Rangers called up Ernesto Frieri from Round Rock to fortify the bullpen. He had made one appearance at Round Rock, pitching an inning on Thursday against New Orleans with two strikeouts, one hit and no runs.
“The biggest report I got was from a scout when we first got him,” Banister said. “Still had good stuff, good guy, competes. When he gets it consistently in the strike zone, it makes it challenging for the hitters.”
Briefly: The Rangers released right-hander Brady Dragmire from Triple-A Round Rock. The club claimed Dragmire on waivers from Pittsburgh twice in December .