Duggar, Walker lost on waiver claims

Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty ImagesThe Texas Rangers lost outfielders Steven Duggar and Steele Walker on waivers, it was announced today. Duggar was claimed by the Anaheim Angels. Walker was claimed by the San Francisco Giants.

The pair had been designated for assignment earlier this week when the Rangers needed to create space on the 40 man roster for Cole Ragans and Bubba Thompson. Since the trade deadline had passed, the Rangers didn’t have the option of seeking a trade of either player, and thus could only put them on waivers.

Duggar was acquired in late June from the Giants in exchange for Willie Calhoun. After putting up a 440 OPS with 12 strikeouts in 19 plate appearances for the…