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Texas Rangers to designate ex-closer Sam Dyson for assignment, want to trade

By The Sports Xchange
Texas Rangers catcher Bryan Holaday and pitcher Sam Dyson celebrate the third out and a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. File photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Texas Rangers catcher Bryan Holaday and pitcher Sam Dyson celebrate the third out and a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. File photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo

The Texas Rangers are on the verge of designating former closer Sam Dyson for assignment and hope to trade the struggling right-hander.

The move is expected to be made prior to Friday night's game against the Houston Astros.

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Dyson is 1-6 with a 10.80 ERA this season in 17 appearances. He has allowed 31 hits -- including six homers -- in 16 2/3 innings and lost his closer's role to right-hander Matt Bush.

Dyson, 29, was solid in 2016 when he posted a 2.43 ERA and recorded 38 saves to help the Rangers with the American League West.

By designating him for assignment, Texas would have 10 days to trade, release or outright Dyson to the minors. Dyson cannot be outrighted without his consent.

The Rangers plan to activate right-handed reliever Jose Leclerc (finger) off the disabled list to replace Dyson. Leclerc has a 2.31 ERA in 10 appearances.

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