Texas Rangers transactions: Shane Carle, a righthanded relief pitcher, has been acquired from the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations, the Rangers announced today. To make room for Carle on the 40 man roster the Rangers have activated Kyle Dowdy from the injured list and designated him for assignment.
The decision to DFA Rule 5 pick Dowdy, who was nearing the end of his 30 day minor league rehab assignment, comes as at least a minor surprise to me, given the team had stuck with him two-thirds of the way through the season.