ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla reported no problems with an inflamed joint in his neck following a bullpen session on Sunday as is expected to start Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers.
The right-hander was originally scheduled to start Sunday night against Tampa Bay, but the neck problems forced the Rangers to use right-handed reliever Dustin Nippert in a spot start and push Padilla back to Tuesday.
“I felt good,” Padilla said after the 45-pitch session. “I’m OK to start on Tuesday.”
The Rangers’ battered rotation entered Sunday night with an 8.26 ERA since July 4. Rangers pitching coach Andy Hawkins was pleased that Padilla (12-6) – Texas’ only double-digit winner – will likely avoid a second trip to the disabled list this season.
“He threw all his pitches and looked good,” Hawkins said. “I’d much rather have him pitching every five days than the other option.”
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