Walter Pennington has been recalled by the Texas Rangers from the Arizona Complex League on Saturday. The move was made to fill a vacancy in the Rangers’ bullpen left by right-hander Josh Sborz, who was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder fatigue. Pennington’s most recent appearance was on September 21 against the Seattle Mariners, where he struggled, allowing three runs on two hits and striking out two in two-thirds of an inning.
Despite this rough outing, Pennington has had a solid season with the Rangers. Over 15 appearances in the major leagues this year, which includes one start, he has posted a respectable 3.12 ERA across 17.1 innings. However, his WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) is a bit high at 1.73, indicating that he has allowed more base runners than ideal.
As Pennington returns to the Rangers’ bullpen, the team will rely on him to provide relief during the absence of Sborz. His performance in the remaining games will be crucial as the Rangers push towards the end of the season. Pennington’s ability to limit runs and maintain consistency will be key as Texas navigates its bullpen situation and aims to strengthen its pitching depth.