ESPN.com · Jul 26, 2016
Rangers designate Lohse after 2 rough starts
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Kyle Lohse has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after only two starts.
The Rangers made the move Tuesday when Nick Martinez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to start that night's game against Oakland. Lohse has been the scheduled starter for the Rangers.
Kyle Lohse made two starts for Texas, the sixth team he has played for.Lohse lost both his starts and had a 12.54 ERA for Texas since being called up just before the All-Star break. He allowed 15 hits and 13 runs in 9 1/3 innings with three strikeouts and five walks.
The 37-year-old right-hander had gone 2-5 with a 5.06 ERA in 10 starts for Round Rock after signing a minor league deal with Texas.