ARLINGTON, Texas -- Rookie left-hander John King was put the 10-day injured list Friday because of left shoulder inflammation, after the Texas Rangers had started extending his outings in anticipation of possibly starting later in the season.
The IL move was retroactive to Wednesday, the day after King (7-5, 3.52 ERA in 27 appearances) threw 49 pitches in two innings of relief to win his second consecutive outing.
Outfielder Jason Martin was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock for his third stint with the Rangers this season.
Manager Chris Woodward said the issue with King "just popped up" and that more evaluation is planned.