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Rangers To Place Jon Gray On IL With Blister

By Darragh McDonald | April 9, 2022 at 11:25am CDT

Jon Gray developed a blister in last night’s season opening game against the Blue Jays. Though he initially said he expected to make his next start, the club will be placing him on the IL. Spencer Patton will be recalled to take his place on the roster. (Twitter links from Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News)

Gray was signed in the offseason to a four-year, $56MM deal to front a rotation that was otherwise composed of younger and less-experienced arms. Although this set back is unfortunate news for Rangers fans, there doesn’t seem to be much need for panic. As noted by Grant, the club has a few off-days coming up (on April 13th and 18th), meaning they won’t need a fifth starter until April 23rd, two weeks from now. After the shortened Spring Training following the lockout, certain rules have been changed for the start of the season. While the minimum length of stay on the injured list for pitchers and two-way players is increasing to 15 days this season, that won’t go into effect until May 2. From April 7 through May 1, pitchers and two-way players can be placed on the 10-day injured list. This move seems to merely be a precautionary one, using the gaps in the schedule and the temporary rule change as a way to make sure Gray can quickly heal up before the six-month grind that lies ahead.

Dane Dunning is on the hill today and will take up one rotation spot. Martin Perez, who was also signed in the offseason to add some veteran presence, should have another. Taylor Hearn and Spencer Howard should have the final two slots.

As for Patton, the 34-year-old returned to MLB last year after a four-year stint in Japan. In 42 1/3 innings for the Rangers last year, he put up an ERA of 3.83 with a 27.9% strikeout rate and 8.7% walk rate.

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  1. T.T.P.

    12 months ago

    The Rockies front office prevails

    Reply
    • adamckern@gmail.com 2

      12 months ago

      yeah, words that nobody ever said ever and never will. Its first start and a blister bro, relax. He’s been excellent in the spring and was pitching well before the blister. Now that he’s out of that wiffle ball field and in a better park he will do well. Especially at his price, he’s on a fair deal for starter.

      Reply
      • Dumpster Divin Theo

        12 months ago

        Overpay yikes

        Reply
      • T.T.P.

        12 months ago

        The Rockies front office prevails…
        Looks like I already said it

        Reply
        • StefanArkansas

          12 months ago

          The rockies are hot garbage and the front office is akin to Satan’s Gooch. Stop being a clown, TTP

        • Jordan09

          12 months ago

          Never understood why so many couch potatoes hate on a professional player

      • seamaholic 2

        12 months ago

        He’s always got something going on. Blisters and him have a long relationship. Most inconsistent elite arm I’ve ever seen. You just never know what you’re gonna get start to start (including whether he’s gonna start).

        Reply
  2. vaderzim

    12 months ago

    I’m preparing for the incoming tsunami of the injuries that are about to happen

    Reply
  3. Lefty_Orioles_Fan

    12 months ago

    A Blister and Sad feelings, a seven run lead……

    Reply
  4. Winslow Leach

    12 months ago

    MLBTR didn’t highlight his name so we could link to Baseball Refrence

    Reply
    • Lefty_Orioles_Fan

      12 months ago

      He was ‘Grayed’ Out!!!

      Reply
    • Gwynning

      12 months ago

      Fixed now?

      Reply
  5. ArmChairGM-

    12 months ago

    Eh good move.
    Bullpen will need reinforced after last nights game

    Reply
  6. Yankee Clipper

    12 months ago

    Blister to his ego? That’s more like a mortal wound – and it’s not going away any time soon.

    Reply
    • Ducky Buckin Fent

      12 months ago

      I’ve had one of those.
      You’re right, Clip. Tough to get over. I’m still not back to 100% & it’s been decades.

      Ever since I read a write up on him by Mr Axisa I’ve liked Gray. Hey! This is another player that we cou…aww forget it, man.

      Reply
  7. Tacoshells

    12 months ago

    Blisters ruin seasons just ask Rich Hill

    Reply
  8. Winslow Leach

    12 months ago

    I got blisters on me fingers – John Lennon

    Reply
    • Badfinger

      12 months ago

      Ringo said that.

      Reply
    • Edp007

      12 months ago

      Ringo

      Reply
    • You Can Put It In The Books

      12 months ago

      Ringo baby

      Reply
    • Yankee Clipper

      12 months ago

      Ringo (I didn’t know this but everyone else said it)

      Reply
    • StefanArkansas

      12 months ago

      Paul! George! John!

      Reply
    • seamaholic 2

      12 months ago

      And he got Blisters in the Sun.

      Reply
    • DarkSide830

      12 months ago

      oh no, the Beatles stans are here and they are ANGRY

      Reply
  9. t.o. the north

    12 months ago

    Or careers, ask Aaron Sanchez

    Reply
  10. Dumpster Divin Theo

    12 months ago

    When I’m out walking, I strut my stuff, and I’m so strung out. I’m high as a kite, I just might, stop to check you out.

    Reply
    • brodie-bruce

      12 months ago

      blister in the sun by the violent femmes that was a good tune outta the 90’s and now stuck in my head lol

      Reply
      • getrealgone2

        12 months ago

        1983

        Reply
        • Dumpster Divin Theo

          12 months ago

          Middle aged guys who remember the 80s. Yes indeedy- we are baseballs core demo.

      • Dumpster Divin Theo

        12 months ago

        Earworm. You are welcome.

        Reply
    • Monkey’s Uncle

      12 months ago

      What a fantastic album.

      Reply
  11. You Can Put It In The Books

    12 months ago

    Texas’ rotation is somewhat of a gray area.

    Reply
  12. Monkey’s Uncle

    12 months ago

    If the Rangers said that they hoped Gray got off to a blistering start, I don’t think this is what they meant.

    Reply
  13. DarkSide830

    12 months ago

    not nearly enough pitching on this team and this wolnt help.

    Reply
  14. jonbluvin

    12 months ago

    34 years old and can’t be a free agent until 2027.

    Reply
    • seamaholic 2

      12 months ago

      Who’s 34? Jon Gray’s like 30.

      Reply
      • mlb1225

        12 months ago

        I think he’s talking about Patton, who’s 34.

        Reply
      • jonbluvin

        12 months ago

        Patton. I should have been more specific.

        Reply
    • hiflew

      12 months ago

      He’ll be a free agent before 2027. Because there is no way the Rangers will be tendering him a contract every year between now and then.

      Reply
  15. Biffs the name, speculating my game

    12 months ago

    After Gray, yaaaaawn

    Reply
  16. bobtillman

    12 months ago

    Entire post about Gray’s Anatomy.

    Reply
    • Monkey’s Uncle

      12 months ago

      I guess that there’s still some Gray area about how bad the blister is.

      Reply
  17. greatgame 2

    12 months ago

    Too much stickum huh?

    Reply

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