Rangers activate RHP Garrett Richards, make two IL moves

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Garrett Richards from the injured list Thursday among a list of roster moves ahead of their series opener against the Los Angeles Angels.

Richards, who signed with Texas as a free agent in March, began the 2022 season on the IL with a blister on his right middle finger.

He pitched one inning for Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday during a rehab assignment. The Rangers said Richards,