Right-handers Nick Martinez and Austin Bibens-Dirkx are candidates to start Sunday for the Texas Rangers, if the coaching staff decides to replace Tyson Ross in the rotation.
That decision was pending Wednesday, manager Jeff Banister said, after Ross allowed three runs and threw 98 pitches Tuesday over only 3 2/3 innings as the Rangers were routed 10-1 by the Los Angeles Angels.
Banister said afterward that the Rangers would reconsider giving Ross his next start as his woes continued. Pitching coach Doug Brocail and bullpen coach Brad Holman were reviewing video to see if there is a quick fix.