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Jun 17 2024Sborz (shoulder) allowed two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning for Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz started a rehab assignment Sunday and threw 20 pitches (10 strikes), with his fastball topping out at 95.7 mph. Per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Sborz had been scheduled to throw an inning. Texas manager Bruce Bochy didn't give a specific number of outings or innings for the reliever, who's been out since May 8 with right shoulder tightness.
Jun 16 2024Sborz (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A right rotator cuff strain put Sborz on the injured list May 9, but he made it through live BP earlier this week and has since gained clearance to start up a rehab assignment. Sborz compiled a win and three holds in seven appearances before going down. He should slot back into a fairly prominent role in the Rangers' bullpen when ready, though not quite at the back end.
Jun 14 2024Sborz (shoulder) headed to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday to begin throwing live batting practice, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If all goes well in live BP sessions, Sborz will embark on a rehab assignment shortly after. This is Sborz's second stint on the injured list this season due to a right rotator cuff strain.
May 9 2024The Rangers placed Sborz on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right rotator cuff strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This marks the second time already this season that Sborz has had to spend time on the injured list due to a strained rotator cuff. His first IL stint lasted roughly two-and-a-half weeks, though it's possible the Rangers bring him back slower this time around to minimize the risk of re-injury. A corresponding move will be made ahead of Friday's game against the Rockies.
May 8 2024Sborz was removed from Wednesday's game against the Athletics with an apparent injury, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz only threw eight pitches before having to leave Wednesday's game -- seven of which missed the strike zone. It's not immediately apparent what is bothering the 30-year-old right-hander, but the Rangers should offer more details following the game.
Apr 25 2024Sborz threw a scoreless ninth inning in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz, who was activated off the injured list Thursday, retired the side in order, needing just nine pitches. He was placed on the IL due to a shoulder injury April 7 after just three appearances. The back end of the bullpen has changed since then -- Kirby Yates replaced Jose Leclerc as the closer -- but Sborz should remain part of the setup group.
Apr 23 2024The Rangers assigned Sborz (shoulder) to Double-A Frisco on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has been on the shelf with a rotator cuff strain since April 7, and he shouldn't require a lengthy rehab assignment since it's been a relatively brief absence. Sborz made three appearances prior to the injury and struck out three without allowing a run over 2.2 innings.
Apr 18 2024Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Thursday that Sborz (shoulder) threw a bullpen session earlier this week and could be ready to return from the 15-day injured list when he's first eligible for activation Monday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. "He's doing well," Bochy said. "Sborz is on his way...talking to him, he feels great, his pain is down." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz was placed on the IL on April 7 with a right rotator cuff strain, but his injury doesn't appear to be an overly significant one. Bochy didn't explicitly outline the next steps for Sborz, but if the righty is able to face hitters in a live batting practice session this weekend, he may be able to return from the IL without heading out on a rehab assignment. Prior to being shut down with the injury, Sborz tossed 2.2 scoreless innings across his three relief appearances. He should be a key part of the bridge to the ninth inning once he's activated.
Apr 7 2024Sborz (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz is dealing with a right rotator cuff strain, and he'll now be forced to miss at least a couple weeks of action. Considering the injury to his throwing arm, the 30-year-old could be set for an extended absence. Texas called up right-hander Grant Anderson from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move to operate as a replacement for Sborz in the major-league bullpen.
Apr 6 2024Sborz was pulled from Saturday's outing against the Astros due to right shoulder soreness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that Sborz "probably could have kept going," but the reliever will have imaging done on the shoulder just to be safe. Sborz was credited with a hold Saturday and has made three scoreless appearances this season. It would be a big blow to the Rangers' bullpen if he needs to miss time.
Mar 21 2024Sborz (knee) struck out one over a scoreless inning in Wednesday's spring game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wednesday marked the first time in two weeks that Sborz pitched in a game environment. His 4.50 spring ERA is clouded by his first outing -- two runs in one inning -- but he's been unscored upon in three straight appearances, including 1-2-3 efforts the last two times out. Sborz will fill a high-leverage role in 2024.
Mar 18 2024Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that Sborz has been battling knee soreness lately but will throw a live batting practice session Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz has been held out of Cactus League action for nearly two weeks because of the knee issue, but he'll face hitters Monday and should be ready for a game appearance soon. The Rangers anticipate the reliever being fine for Opening Day.
Feb 29 2024Sborz allowed two runs on a hit and a walk while striking out one over one relief inning during Wednesday's spring game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz made his Cactus League debut, and the results were different from the last time he pitched in a competitive environment; the right-hander shut the door on Arizona for the final out of the 2023 World Series. Giving up a two-out, two-run home run to the No. 9 hitter Wednesday wasn't ideal, but it should not prevent Sborz from filling an expected role as part of manager Bruce Bochy's high-leverage bullpen crew. He could see save opportunities for a team with a volatile closer situation.
Feb 20 2024Sborz is among of four relievers being considered as high-leverage bullpen option, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz joins Jose Leclerc, David Robertson and Kirby Yates among the relievers manager Bruce Bochy plans to use in high-leverage situations. Bochy stopped short of naming a closer and refused to place them in any order early in camp. "We've got some high-leverage guys down there that can help each other out and help give guys days off," Bochy said. "I'm not going to get into exactly what the pecking order is, because they're all really good relievers with really good resumes." Sborz had an inflated 5.50 ERA in 2023, but a 3.35 xERA suggests he pitched better than the standard ERA indicates. His 36.9 strikeout percentage and 66:17 K:BB were also encouraging. Health will be a factor for Sborz, who has spent five stints on the injured list over the last two seasons.
Jan 11 2024Sborz signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Rangers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz posted an ugly 5.50 ERA across 52.1 innings in 2023, though that also came with just a 53.8 percent strand rate. He'll need to keep the ball in the yard to be more effective -- he served up 1.4 HR/9 -- but his 66:17 K:BB suggests there is room for improved results. Sborz figures to be a key high-leverage reliever in the Rangers' bullpen in 2024.
Oct 31 2023Sborz (hamstring) said he'll be available out of the bullpen in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz experienced some hamstring cramps while pitching a scoreless seventh inning in the Rangers' Game 3 win on Monday, but he showed up back at Chase Field in Arizona on Tuesday with no lingering discomfort. The 29-year-old right-hander has allowed just one run through 9.2 innings of work in the 2023 postseason.
Sep 27 2023The Rangers reinstated Sborz (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz had been on the injured list since Sept. 5 due to a strained hamstring. He threw one inning during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock, during which he gave up two hits and struck out three batters. The 29-year-old righty has put up a 5.80 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through 49.2 frames this season and figures to be in the mix for high-leverage outings as the Rangers push for a postseason spot. Jake Latz was optioned to Round Rock in a corresponding move.
Sep 18 2023Sborz (hamstring) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz faced off against two of the Rangers' rehabbing hitters, Josh Jung (thumb) and Adolis Garcia (knee). The Rangers could look to send out Sborz on a brief minor-league rehab assignment before bringing him back from the 15-day injured list, though the organization has yet to announce its plans for the right-handed reliever. Before hitting the IL on Sept. 5, Sborz had compiled a 5.80 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 49.2 innings out of the bullpen this season.
Sep 5 2023Sborz was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a hamstring strain, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz took the loss Monday against Houston after he gave up five earned runs over two-thirds of an inning, which capped off a six-appearance stretch during which he surrendered 13 earned runs. The right-hander had a 3.83 ERA through 36 outings prior to that ugly span, and he'll now be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks as he attempts to get healthy.
Aug 2 2023Sborz struck out one and retired all three batters he faced in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Andrew Heaney was pulled from a 1-0 game after giving up a single to lead off the seventh inning with the heart of Chicago's order due up. Texas manager Bruce Bochy chose Sborz to face Luis Robert, Eloy Jimenez and Andrew Benintendi, and the reliever dispatched them on nine pitches (seven strikes). The right-hander was recently activated off the injured list, and the manager has him throwing high-leverage innings -- a role Sborz earned with a strong June prior to a biceps injury. Aroldis Chapman and Will Smith followed with perfect innings to protect the shutout.
Jul 30 2023Sborz struck one over a scoreless inning in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz pitched the ninth inning, his first appearance since being activated off the injured list Friday. The right-hander landed on the IL immediately prior to the All-Star break after giving up nine runs on nine hits (two home runs) and four walks over 3.1 innings. Sborz emerged as a late-inning asset during the month of June and should continue to serve in that role.
Jul 28 2023Texas activated Sborz (biceps) from the 15-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz will return to the Rangers' bullpen Friday night in San Diego after missing about three weeks because of right biceps tendinitis. He's pitched to a 4.54 ERA and 52:13 K:BB in 37.2 innings this season for the current AL West leaders.
Jul 26 2023Sborz (biceps) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with right biceps tendinitis July 15, played catch Tuesday. The right-hander had become an important bullpen piece over the last month before the injury flared up.
Jul 15 2023Sborz was placed on the 15-day injured list with right biceps tendinitis Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction has been backdated to Wednesday, meaning Sborz will be eligible to return in less than two weeks, though that will only be in play if his injury is particularly mild. The injury may explain Sborz's difficult stretch immediately prior to the break, when he allowed nine runs in 3.1 innings. Up to that point, he owned a 2.62 ERA and 0.82 WHIP, so his loss will be a significant one for the Rangers. John King was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.
Jul 10 2023Sborz allowed three runs on five hits while striking out three over one inning in Sunday's 7-2 loss to Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz entered with two outs and two runners on in the sixth following starter Dane Dunning and gave up three consecutive singles, which turned a 2-1 deficit into 5-1. He then allowed two homers in the seventh and that was it for the right-hander. Sborz, who emerged as a trusted bullpen arm in June (0.55 ERA, 22 strikeouts, 16.1 innings), has gone the opposite direction in July. Sunday's outing was the third time in four games he's allowed three runs. In all, Sborz has allowed nine runs on nine hits and four walks over 3.1 innings this month.
Jul 3 2023Sborz (4-3) took the loss Sunday, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A reconfigured Texas bullpen had mostly done its job after a rough May, but Sborz didn't have it while pitching in the second of back-to-back appearances. The right-hander, who entered Sunday's game with a 0.49 ERA over the previous 12 outings, has a 16.88 ERA the three times he's pitched without rest.
Jun 18 2023Sborz allowed one hit over two scoreless innings to earn a hold in Saturday's 4-2 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz entered a one-run game and shut down the Blue Jays in the seventh and eighth innings for his sixth hold. The right-hander hasn't allowed an earned run over his last 11.2 innings. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy appears to have found a solution to a bullpen that wobbled during the month of May. Sborz and Grant Anderson have moved into high-leverage roles, shepherding leads to closer Will Smith. Both Sborz and Anderson typically work multiple innings, so Bochy can alternate his trusted arms for more than three outs nearly every day.
Jun 4 2023Sborz (2-2) earned the win over Seattle on Saturday. He struck out two over two scoreless and hitless relief innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz entered in the fourth inning after starter Andrew Heaney left with none out and the bases loaded. The righty reliever struck out the first batter he faced before giving up a run on a groundout. Sborz has not been immune to recent bullpen struggles but has put together two consecutive strong appearances, in which he's struck out four of nine batters without allowing a hit.
May 18 2023Sborz allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one over one-third of an inning in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jonathan Hernandez struggled his last three appearances, so manager Bruce Bochy opted for Sborz while nursing a 5-3 lead. He walked the leadoff batter before allowing a single and double that tied the game. Brock Burke then surrendered the game-deciding home run to Orlando Arcia in the ninth. Outside of closer Will Smith, the Rangers' bullpen (4.48 ERA, 26th in MLB) has not supported a starting staff that ranks fourth (3.52 ERA). Wednesday's results marked the sixth time Texas held a seventh-inning lead only to end up losing.
Mar 29 2023The Rangers placed Sborz on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a sprained ankle, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz tweaked his ankle either in his final Cactus League appearance March 22 or in a workout at some point thereafter, so he'll be sidelined for at least the first two weeks of the season while he's on the mend. Once healthy, Sborz will likely work in the middle innings out of the bullpen.
Mar 8 2023Sborz allowed three runs on one hit and three walks over a third of an inning in Tuesday's spring game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz entered in the fourth inning, an indication the Rangers are strongly considering him for a spot on the Opening Day roster. It also doesn't hurt that he's out of minor-league options. The right-hander remained on the 40-man roster over the winter despite his 6.45 ERA last season. The Rangers really like him, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. "He's got the arsenal, all the weapons; it's there. He's just lacked the consistency in the strike zone," manager Bruce Bochy said. What the manager sees is a reliver that fanned 101 batters over 81.1 innings (12.9 K/9) in two seasons with the Rangers, but as indicated by Tuesday's performance, command is the issue; Sborz walked 43 batters in those same 81.1 IP. Bochy said the reliever's got the stuff to pitch late in games, which is on the mind of the team with Jose Leclerc (neck) working his way back from injury.
Mar 6 2023Sborz (elbow) has made two Cactus League appearances to date, striking out four over two scoreless innings while working around one hit and one walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz missed the final five weeks of the 2022 campaign with a right elbow sprain, finishing the campaign with a 6.45 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 22.1 innings for Texas. The injury doesn't look to be anything that has limited him thus far in camp, so Sborz looks as though he'll have a chance to secure a middle-innings role out of the Rangers bullpen heading into Opening Day.
Sep 1 2022The Rangers transferred Sborz (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction clears room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Jesus Tinoco, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Round Rock ahead of Thursday's game in Boston. The move also ends Sborz's season, as he was first placed on the 10-day IL on Tuesday to the right elbow sprain. The 28-year-old reliever made 19 appearances for Texas, churning out a 6.45 ERA and 1.61 WHIP while striking out 32 over 22.1 innings.
Aug 30 2022The Rangers placed Sborz on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow sprain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz is eligible to return around the middle of September, but elbow sprains typically require more extended absences. A.J. Alexy was recalled to fill Sborz's spot in the Rangers' bullpen.
Aug 13 2022Sborz was hit by a comebacker on the right arm during Friday's loss to the Mariners, Arianna Vedia of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz, who was the game opener, got the first two batters before taking a line-drive single off the right arm. The right-hander stayed to finish the inning, but Texas manager Chris Woodward said the team is waiting to see how Sborz responds Saturday. Woodward referred to the pitcher as a "tough kid" but acknowledged the arm was sore Friday.
Aug 11 2022Sborz will start Friday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz will lead a bullpen game for the Rangers to open the series against the Mariners. He has thrown two innings in each of his last two appearances and could be in for a similar workload Friday. It's unclear who may follow Sborz into the game, though Taylor Hearn may be available to throw a few innings.
Aug 2 2022The Rangers recalled Sborz from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz replaces Matt Bush, who was traded to Milwaukee on Monday. Although he's pitched well with a 1.61 ERA at Triple-A this season, Sborz has a 7.94 mark in 11.1 big-league innings and doesn't figure to be entrusted with many important innings out of the Rangers' bullpen.
Jul 15 2022Sborz was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz was called up by the Rangers on Wednesday, and he allowed a hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless relief inning Thursday. However, he'll head back to the minors after Taylor Hearn was recalled from Round Rock on Friday.
Jul 13 2022The Rangers recalled Sborz from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a week-long stay in the minors, Sborz will make his way back to the big club after fellow reliever Joe Barlow (finger) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Sborz owns an 8.71 ERA and 1.94 WHIP over 10.1 innings with Texas this season and is likely to see most his work in the middle innings or non-competitive contests.
Jul 5 2022Sborz was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz rejoined the big-league club June 26 and delivered a scoreless inning during his lone appearance for the Rangers over the past 10 days. The right-hander has appeared in 10 games in the majors this year and has an 8.71 ERA, `.94 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB across 10.1 innings.
Jun 26 2022The Rangers recalled Sborz from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz joins the Rangers' 26-man active roster as a replacement in the bullpen for Matt Bush, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm soreness. While he's up with the big club, Sborz projects to work in a low-leverage middle-relief role.
Jun 10 2022The Rangers optioned Sborz to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz was with the big club for just one day after Texas designated him as its 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with Cleveland. He appeared in the Rangers' 6-3 loss in Game 1 of the twin bill, working around one hit and one walk to turn in a scoreless inning out of the bullpen.
Jun 7 2022The Rangers recalled Sborz from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday and designated him as their 27th man for their doubleheader with the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz will likely be in store for a brief stay with the Rangers, though the fact that Texas placed another reliever (Brett Martin) on the COVID-19-related injured list Tuesday could give the 28-year-old a chance to stick around in the big leagues once the doubleheader is completed. Through his eight relief appearances with Texas this season, Sborz has compiled a 10.80 ERA and 1.92 WHIP over 8.1 innings.
May 20 2022Sborz was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz has struggled through 8.1 innings of relief this season, walking 15.0 percent of opposing batters en route to a 10.80 ERA. Nick Snyder was called up to take his place in the bullpen.
May 14 2022Sborz allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one over a scoreless ninth inning in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz made his first appearance since coming off the injured list, mopping up a lopsided loss. The right-hander, who appeared in 63 games for the Rangers in 2021, projects to be a low-leverage arm out of the bullpen, but that could change.
May 12 2022The Rangers recalled Sborz from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz will be back with the Rangers for the second stint in the majors in less than a week, as he was previously summoned from Triple-A to serve as Texas' 27th man in its doubleheader with the Yankees on Sunday. He'll now be part of the 26-man active roster, this time replacing Kolby Allard, who was optioned to Round Rock in a corresponding move. Expect Sborz's usage out of the bullpen to mostly come in lower-leverage scenarios.
May 8 2022The Rangers recalled Sborz from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's been designated as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader with the Yankees and will provide the Rangers with an extra arm out of the bullpen. The Rangers will likely option Sborz to Triple-A at the conclusion of the twin bill.
May 1 2022Sborz (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz began a rehab assignment in Round Rock on Thursday and struck out one in a scoreless inning. The 28-year-old has now recovered from his right elbow soreness, but he'll remain with the minor-league club for now.
Apr 16 2022Sborz was placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow soreness Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz allowed two runs on a hit and a walk while striking out one in one inning during Friday's loss to the Angels, and he's now dealing with an elbow issue that will force him to miss at least a week and a half. It's not yet clear when the 28-year-old will be able to return, but Matt Moore's contract was selected by the Rangers on Saturday.
Apr 9 2022Sborz allowed three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning in Friday's 10-8 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: John King and Sborz combined for 1.2 ineffective innings of relief, after Texas built a 7-3 lead entering the fifth inning. The Blue Jays kicked off their rally with a two-out walk issued by King and ended when Teoscar Hernandez stung Sborz with a three-run home run. The righty reliever remained in to start the sixth inning and was responsible for a runner that scored after reaching base on yet another two-out free pass. Sborz is projected for high-leverage relief work, but his first outing did not go as planned.
Apr 6 2022Sborz is one of several relievers that will pitch in high-leverage situations, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers are preparing for Opening Day in Toronto on Friday and are bringing 10 bullpen arms. That includes several long relievers, whose job it will be to bridge the game from starters who had a shorter-than-normal training camp to high-leverage relief crew. That should include Sborz, Joe Barlow, Matt Bush, Greg Holland and Brett Martin. Sborz logged 63 appearances in 2021, posting a 3.97 ERA and 1.42 WHIP one one save over 59 innings. Texas manager Chris Woodward has not named a closer, but Barlow, Bush and Holland are viewed as the frontrunners.
Sep 24 2021Sborz (4-3) allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out one in one inning, but he earned the win Friday versus Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander benefited from Texas' five-run ninth inning, which put him in line for his fourth win of the year. Sborz has been effective in the second half of the season, posting a 3.00 ERA across 27 innings since the start of July. He's notched a 3.95 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 67:31 K:BB across 57 innings overall while adding a save and nine holds as a high-leverage option for a Texas team that's struggled to win games.
Jul 30 2021Sborz was reinstated from the paternity list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz had been away from the team since Tuesday. He'll return to a team that just traded closer Ian Kennedy to the Phillies, so he'll have the chance to compete for saves down the stretch, though his 4.46 ERA is hardly closer material.
Jul 27 2021Sborz was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Players typically miss three days while on paternity leave. If that's the case with Sborz, he'll be back for Friday's game against Seattle. Jason Martin was recalled in a corresponding move.
Jun 18 2021Sborz (3-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on a hit and three walks while striking out two in two-thirds of an inning. He took the extra-inning loss versus Minnesota on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz allowed the initial runner to score on a Luis Arraez triple, then loaded the bases and walked in a run. Demarcus Evans also allowed an inherited runner to score before escaping the jam. Sborz has allowed nine runs (eight earned) in 7.1 innings across his last nine outings. He has a 4.94 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 38:12 K:BB across 27.1 innings overall with a save, two holds and three blown saves.
Jun 16 2021Sborz allowed one run on one hit and struck out two over one inning in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With closer Ian Kennedy (hamstring) on the shelf, manager Chris Woodward turned to Sborz for the save. After dispatching Yordan Alvarez (strikeout) and Yuli Gurriel (pop up), Sborz caught too much of the zone with a slider that Carlos Correa made him pay for with a game-tying home run that sent the game into extras. An inning later, Demarcus Evans served up a grand slam to Jose Altuve. Sborz and Evans are expected to share the late-inning chores while Kennedy is on the injured list.
May 6 2021Sborz earned the save against the Twins on Thursday by tossing a perfect inning that included a pair of strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old entered the 10th inning with the Rangers leading by one and retired all three of his batters in just 11 pitches, including strikeouts of Willians Astudillo and Josh Donaldson. Sborz has only allowed one run over his last seven appearances and sports a 3.55 ERA and 0.87 WHIP across 12.1 innings this season.
May 2 2021Sborz (3-1) picked up the win Sunday against the Red Sox after tossing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz entered the game in the eighth inning with Texas down 3-2 on the score but delivered an impressive outing, tossing 11 of his 15 pitches for strikes while retiring J.D. Martinez, Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers in a row. The right-hander has not allowed runs in seven of his last nine appearances and owns an 11:4 K:BB through 11.2 innings this season.
Apr 25 2021The Rangers recalled Sborz from their taxi squad ahead of Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll join the bullpen as a replacement for Kyle Cody (shoulder), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Before being optioned off the 26-man active roster April 16, Sborz appeared in six games for Texas and gave up four earned runs over five innings.
Apr 16 2021Sborz was optioned to the Rangers' alternate training site Friday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz led the Rangers with six relief appearances to begin the season but posted a 7.20 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in five innings. He'll attempt to work on things at the team's alternate training site after Joely Rodriguez (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Apr 8 2021Sborz retired the side in order in the seventh inning to record his first hold of the season in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz was elevated in the bullpen pecking order after Texas suffered several injuries to relievers during the spring. Whether he remains there when Brett Martin (back) and Joely Rodriguez (ankle) are ready to pitch remains to be seen. At least for now, Sborz appears to be part of the late-game crew. He pitched a perfect seventh followed by Matt Bush and Ian Kennedy to finish off a nice start by Kyle Gibson.
Mar 22 2021Sborz is in the mix to close games for the Rangers at the start of the season after Jose Leclerc was shut down with elbow soreness Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz certainly wouldn't be in the conversation for many teams, as he owns a career 6.08 ERA at the highest level in just 13.1 innings of work. The Rangers' bullpen has been hit with a number of injuries already, however, with Leclerc expected to join Jonathan Hernandez (elbow), Joely Rodriguez (ankle) and Brett Martin (back) on the injured list to start the year. Sborz did record a 31.4 percent strikeout rate and a 7.7 percent walk rate in his last two seasons in the minors, which could be enough to win the job when the top competitors are non-roster invitees like Ian Kennedy and Matt Bush.
Feb 16 2021Sborz was shipped from the Dodgers to the Rangers in exchange for Jhan Zambrano on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Previous reports indicated Sborz had passed through waivers and would remain with the Dodgers, but that's evidently not the case. He finds himself in a landing spot where it should be much easier to earn a big-league job, but his track record (a 6.08 ERA in just 13.1 career MLB innings) remains unimpressive even for a Rangers reliever.
Sep 18 2020Sborz was optioned by the Dodgers on Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz finds himself sent down for the second time in four days, as he was optioned Tuesday before being recalled Wednesday. Mitch White was recalled in a corresponding move this time around.
Sep 16 2020Sborz was recalled by the Dodgers on Wednesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz returns just one day after being optioned, with Caleb Ferguson (elbow) heading to the injured list in a corresponding move. Sborz has made three relief appearances so far this season, giving up one run on two hits over three innings.
Sep 15 2020Sborz was optioned to the Dodgers' alternate training site Tuesday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move clears a spot for Justin Turner (hamstring) to return from the injured list. Sborz spent a week on the big-league roster in his latest stint with the team, allowing one run in two innings of relief work.
Sep 8 2020Sborz was recalled by the Dodgers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz has spent a pair of brief periods on the big-league roster this season but has made just a single appearance. Joc Pederson was placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move.
Aug 30 2020Sborz was optioned to the Dodgers' alternate training site Sunday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz spent the past 10 days with the big-league club, but he appeared in only one game and had one strikeout over a scoreless frame. Tony Gonsolin was recalled to start Sunday's contest in a corresponding move.
Jul 28 2020Sborz was recalled by the Dodgers on Tuesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sborz will replace Alex Wood, who hit the injured list with shoulder inflammation in a corresponding move. Sborz has been strictly a reliever for the last two seasons, though, so he won't be taking Wood's spot in the rotation. Expect him to fill a low-leverage relief role during his time on the big-league roster.
Mar 8 2020Sborz was optioned to minor-league camp Sunday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers removed a total of seven players from their spring training roster Sunday. Sborz struggled during his brief stint in the majors during 2019, posting a 8.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and seven strikeouts across nine innings in relief. The 26-year-old right-hander will return to Triple-A Oklahoma City to continue refining his skills until a second opportunity in the big leagues presents itself.
Sep 2 2019Sborz was recalled by the Dodgers on Monday.
Aug 18 2019Sborz was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.
Aug 16 2019Sborz was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.
Jul 30 2019Sborz was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
Jul 29 2019Sborz was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Jul 1 2019Sborz (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 21 2019Sborz was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday due to lower back soreness, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 20 2019Sborz was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.