The Rangers announced that they have selected the contracts of right-handers David Davalillo and Leandro Lopez as well as first baseman/outfielder Abimelec Ortiz. That protects those three from being selected in the Rule 5 draft next month. The club’s 40-man roster count climbs to 38.
More to come.

Surprised they didn’t protect Cam Cauley
Suprised Astros only protected Miguel Ullola