Rangers to Use Tyler Alexander as Opener Again in Bullpen Game vs. Marlins
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Matt Postins
8d ago· 6 min readenNews
Summary
The Texas Rangers are using left-handed reliever Tyler Alexander as an opener for the second straight game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. After Alexander, the Rangers plan to use a bulk reliever — either recently promoted right-hander Jose Cornell or Cal Quantrill — to cover multiple innings. This continues the team's strategy of employing a bullpen game, with Kumar Rocker having started the previous game behind Alexander as opener.
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· 2 pulledAccording to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News (subscription required), the Rangers intend to run Alexander as their opener for the second straight game when they face the Marlins on Tuesday.
From there Texas expects to use a bulk option, either recently promoted right-hander Jose Cornell or Cal Quantrill, who has worked multiple innings in relief for the Rangers this season.
The Texas Rangers were expected to start a reliever on Tuesday in a bullpen game. But the choice of starter is an interesting one.
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