Before Thursday’s game, the Texas Rangers activated pitcher Chris Martin from the 15 day injured list. To open up a spot on the active roster for Martin, the Rangers optioned Kumar Rocker to AAA Round Rock.

I should have posted this yesterday, but I didn’t. As it turns out, Martin may not be on the active roster for long. Martin started warming up last night, but reportedly felt popping in his shoulder, and thus stopped warming up. Its not out of the question he goes back on the injured list today.

Martin, who turned 39 earlier this week, went on the injured list after leaving an appearance after one pitch due to an elbow issue, then reportedly being okay, then leaving an appearance after one pitch due to an elbow issue. One has to be concerned, given his age and these issues, that his

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