General manager Chris Young said Wednesday that Latz will be included in the Rangers' Opening Day bullpen, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Latz, Yerry Rodriguez and non-roster invitee Jose Urena ended up claiming the final three spots in the Rangers' Opening Day bullpen. A starting pitcher for most of his minor-league career, the left-handed Latz has made just four appearances for Texas over parts of two seasons in the majors. He's likely to work as a lower-leverage, multi-inning reliever for the Rangers in 2024.

The Rangers optioned Latz to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

In order to make room for Matt Bush, who was selected from Triple-A on Saturday, the Rangers will push Latz off the active roster and back to the minor leagues. The 27-year-old lefty has made three appearances for the Rangers this season and has yet to surrender a run through 6.1 frames.

The Rangers recalled Latz from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Latz will give Texas a fresh bullpen arm leading into the final weekend of the regular season. He's thrown 4.1 scoreless innings over two major-league appearances this year.

The Rangers optioned Latz to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Latz will lose his spot in Texas' bullpen as Josh Sborz (hamstring) returns from the injured list Wednesday. Latz turned in two solid outings with the Rangers this season, combining for 4.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts, and he could be in a position to compete for a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster in 2024.

Latz was recalled by the Rangers on Saturday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Latz has pitched the entire season with Triple-A Round Rock and posted an impressive 87:29 K:BB across 63.2 frames. He should fill a low-leverage role in the Rangers' bullpen.

Latz was reassigned to the Rangers' minor-league camp Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Latz made his MLB debut last season and surrendered three earned runs across 4.2 innings, and he won't make Texas' Opening Day roster. The left-hander had a 5.77 ERA in 53 frames at Triple-A Round Rock last season and is likely to remain with the affiliate for most of 2023.

Latz (shoulder) has allowed two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings in four appearances since returning from Triple-A Round Rock's 7-day injured list Sept. 6.

EDGE Analysis

Latz was sidelined for approximately two months with left shoulder tendinitis. Over his 17 appearances (10 starts) at Round Rock this season, Latz has turned in a 5.12 ERA and 1.59 WHIP across 51 innings.

Latz, who is on the 7-day injured list with left shoulder impingement syndrome at Triple-A Round Rock, is throwing live batting practice Friday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old lefty has been sidelined by the injury since mid-June, but he appears to be reaching the final stages of his rehab program. Latz has a 5.24 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 52:23 K:BB across 26.1 innings for Round Rock this season.

The Rangers assigned Latz to their minor-league camp Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Latz was one of several Rangers farmhands who received the opportunity to make a start for the big club when injuries and COVID-19-related issues hit Texas' rotation hard in 2021. During his lone turn through the Rangers rotation before returning to the minors, Latz covered 4.2 innings and gave up three earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out four to take a loss against Cleveland. Though he'll remain on hand as organizational starting depth in the high minors, Latz no longer possesses a spot on the 40-man roster and may face a tougher path to making it back to the majors.