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With the Texas Rangers looking to make their mark in the AL West, the team has been making moves to help the team, though one will confuse many fans. After the Rangers signed pitcher Chris Paddack to improve their depth and play one game, the team has decided to send him down to the minor leagues.
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Announced by the team on Tuesday, Texas only made two transactions on the day, with one of them being designating Paddack for assignment.
Paddack made his debut for the Rangers in Monday's 6-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians , pitching four innings and throwing one batter out, while allowing seven hits and two earned runs. Speaking after the game, Paddack spoke about how it was a special moment playing for a team that is in the state where he is a native.
"It's another opportunity for me. For me, this one meant a little more having 'Texas' across my chest," Paddack said, via MLB.com.
Paddack's journey this season has been a whirlwind as he started the year with the Miami Marlins , though he recorded a 7.63 ERA in seven starts before being DFA'd. He would then sign a major league contract with the Cincinnati Reds and made two starts before being relegated to the bullpen, then being designated for assignment.
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"That's what we sign up for," Paddack said. "It's one of those things that no one really knows that happens behind the scenes. You get a phone call, and you're on a flight and have to pack quickly and make sure the body and mind are ready to go," Paddack said after Monday's win.
At any rate, it remains to be seen what Paddack's future looks like in Texas.
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