Benson Back To The DL, Rangers Add An Arm

Rangers starter Kris Benson has been placed on the 15-day disabled list for what is being reported as right elbow tendinitis. This is the just the latest in a long list of injuries for Benson who has missed part or all of six of his eleven seasons in major league baseball.

Texas has sent Benson back to Dallas to meet with team physician Dr. Keith Meister and should rejoin the team in Baltimore.

Manager Ron Washington doesn't think Benson will miss much time saying, "This is just elbow soreness. [Benson] actually said he could take his start. This is us being precautionary."



Taking Benson's spot on the roster will be the newly acquired Darren O' Day, a relief pitcher claimed off of waivers from the New York Mets.

"He'll give us a different look out of the bullpen," said Washington of the sidearm pitcher.

To make room for O'Day Texas moved Dustin Nippert to the 60-day DL.

O'Day has a career 4.27 ERA in 34 relief appearances.