Joe Palumbo was called up to be the Texas Rangers’ 26th man for today’s doubleheader against the Anaheim Angels, and to start Game 1 of the doubleheader. However, he was pulled with two outs in the second inning due to what appeared to be a blister problem on his hand. He has been replaced by Phillips Valdez.
Palumbo was expected to stay in the Rangers’ rotation going forward, but after allowing three runs in the first inning today, and then having to leave after recording just two outs in the second, plans may be changing.