KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A day after the Rangers bullpen did heavy lifting in a come-from-behind win, they got some reinforcement.
Right-hander Jacob Webb, who had missed the last three weeks with back spasms, was activated from the 15-day IL on Thursday. He replaces Wednesday’s emergency starter Caleb Boushley, who was optioned back to Triple-A Round Rock.
Boushley allowed a three-run homer three batters into the game, but steadied himself to get through a second trip through the Kansas City lineup without allowing a run. The bullpen trio of Jake Latz, Shawn Armstrong and Hoby Milner combined to pitch six shutout innings behind him in the Rangers’ 6-3 win.
Webb, 31, had been one of the bullpen’s workhorses before the back problem. Even with the three-week absence, he is still fourth on the time in appearances with 42. He has pitched 48 innings with a 3.75 ERA this season, but did have a two-week rough patch ahead of his IL assignment. Webb returns to the roster 8 2/3 innings shy of his career high, set last year with Baltimore.
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Webb made three rehab outings with Triple-A Round Rock, most recently on Tuesday.
The Rangers could also be closing in on getting right-hander Chris Martin back. Martin (left calf strain) is expected to throw a live batting practice session on Saturday and could begin a rehab assignment shortly thereafter.
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