Barlow allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one in one inning in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Barlow, the Rangers' one-time closer, returned from a month-long absence due to a blister. He was given a soft re-entry, pitching the sixth inning with Texas down, 3-1. Since his injury, the Rangers have installed Jonathan Hernandez as the closer.