RHP Derrick Turnbow has exercised the “out” in his minor league contract that allowed him to request his release if not in the majors by May 1. Turnbow didn’t exactly make a strong case to break into a bullpen that has struggled by compiling an 8.53 ERA in 6.1 innings at Triple-A Oklahoma. Most shocking statistic he had down there: Nine walks and one strikeout. Ouch.
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There’s little downside to signing a guy to a minor league deal just to take a look. This was a good move by the Rangers, both signing him to a minor league deal, and releasing him.
The could move Murray up to take his spot.