ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -Texas closer Frank Francisco hasn’t pitched in 10 days, yet the Rangers still have no plans to put him on the disabled list for the second time this season.
Manager Ron Washington said Saturday that Francisco, who has been sidelined by shoulder stiffness, is on a throwing program. The next step is to “amp him up” during a bullpen session Sunday and see how he responds.
Francisco hasn’t pitched since June 3 against the New York Yankees, when he earned his 12th save in as many chances this season.
The right-hander was on 15-day disabled list last month because of right biceps tendinitis.
Francisco didn’t do any throwing Saturday, a day after doing long toss.
The Rangers have a day off Monday before opening a three-game interleague series at home against Houston.
Even without Francisco in the bullpen, Texas threw consecutive shutouts at home for the first time since 1981 – Thursday against Toronto and Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
,” Washington said. “If we had a healthy Frankie Francisco, it makes our bullpen great. Now we’re good.”
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