Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush (elbow) said he won't make it back on the mound this year. He has started a throwing program, but the remaining schedule won't give him enough time to return. After saving 10 games in 2017, Bush has been a disappointment this year with no saves, and he's thrown just 23 innings due to injuries. The hard-throwing right-hander could be an option for saves in Texas' bullpen next year, but he's no guarantee.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. He was sent down last month due to lack of control, but he improved during his time in the minors. Kevin Jepsen has been designated for assignment, so Bush will move into his spot on the roster. Bush is only worth owning in the deepest of leagues that value holds.

T.R. Sullivan reports that the Texas Rangers have informed pitcher Matt Bush that he will be returning to the bullpen to start the season and will not be used as a starter. The former 1st overall pick had been stretching out all spring, even going so far as to work on a third pitch, but it appears the Rangers were not comfortable or confident enough to plug him in. With Bush returning to the pen, an already fuzzy closer situation becomes even more so. [...]

Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister said Monday that Cole Hamels, Doug Fister and Matt Moore will pitch on normal rest this season. The skipper did not mention Martin Perez, but he's expected to pitch on normal rest, too. The Rangers are planning a modified six-man rotation this season, but the bulk of their starters will pitch on four days' rest most of the time. "(Mike) Minor and (Matt) Bush are two guys that they're working on a little different rest period right now," Banister said. "[...]

This article references Matt Bush and more! The Texas Rangers are pushing pitcher Matt Bush to add a changeup into his repertoire as he continues to stretch out into a starter. Bush had previously relied on a blazing 95-100 mph fastball with an 80 mph curve mixed in to keep hitters honest. Successful two pitch starters are rare, and the push to get Bush more comfortable using his changeup in games is a sign that they know this. For what it's worth, Evan Grant reports that the Rangers and manager Jeff Banister are impressed with the qualit[...]Keep on reading: Matt Bush Adding a Third Pitch in Transition to Starter

This article references Matt Bush and more! Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush told reporters Wednesday in Rangers camp that he is fully committed to becoming a starting pitcher. "There is no doubt in mind," said Bush. "That is what I'm preparing for and I'm not looking back." The 31-year-old former No. 1 overall pick has posted a strong 3.08 ERA, 1.175 WHIP, and 119/33 K/BB ratio in 114 innings of relief over the last two seasons. He could have some sneaky fantasy value in a starting role with Texas.Keep on reading: Matt Bush Expects To Start

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush had arthroscopic acromioclavicular joint resection surgery on his right shoulder Oct. 19, and the procedure was performed by Dr. James Andrews. Bush went 3-4 with 10 saves, a 3.78 ERA, 1.45 [...]

The Texas Rangers have had conversations about moving relief pitcher Matt Bush into the starting rotation. Bush was very solid for Texas again in 2017, posting a 3.78 ERA, 1.45 [...]

Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday due to a knee injury. Bush had to leave Sunday's game against the [...]

Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush will hit the disabled list with a right knee MCL sprain. Bush is also experiencing concussion symptoms after colliding with teammate Joey Gallo while chasing a pop-up, which has kept Gallo out of the lineup. It is unclear at this point how long he will be sidelined, b[...]