Derek Lowe got the win against the Mariners on Saturday, pitching four perfect innings in relief of starter Nick Tepesch.

Tepesch left the game in the second inning after being hit by a line drive, forcing Lowe into action. He responded with four perfect innings, striking out one. Lowe now has a 2.35 ERA and 0.78 WHIP on the year, but as a long reliever, he has little fantasy value.

Derek Lowe was rocked for six runs over 3 2/3 innings against the Angels Thursday.

He allowed seven hits -- including a whopping four home runs -- to go along with a walk and a strikeout. Lowe went into the start having an outside shot at the fifth spot in the Rangers' rotation, but he can probably be officially pegged as a long reliever now.

Rangers signed RHP Derek Lowe to a minor league contract.

Even though it's a minor league deal, the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant writes that Lowe "almost certainly makes the team." It will be as a long reliever, though, as Lowe is not considered a candidate for the No. 5 spot in the rotation. That said, it's certainly possible he could be given a shot if others don't work out.