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Texas Rangers: Hyeon-jong Yang shined in first career MLB start

May 5, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Hyeon-Jong Yang (36) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

An idea that I actually tossed out there following his April 30th bullpen appearance, lefty Hyeon-jong Yang was named the spot starter for the Texas Rangers during last night’s game against the Minnesota Twins. A former KBO star who primarily operated as a starting pitcher overseas, last night was still Yang’s first career start in the MLB.

While he was limited to just 3.