Bush was rocked for five runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk while recording strikeouts for both his outs in Wednesday's loss to Texas.

EDGE Analysis

Called upon in the seventh inning as starter Martin Perez was unraveling, the Rangers' former closer undid all the good will he'd built up over six consecutive scoreless outings by letting the game turn into a laugher. It's not likely that Bush will get another save chance in the near future with Alex Claudio having taken over the ninth-inning role, meaning fantasy owners can feel free to cut ties if there's a compelling alternative (like Claudio, for instance) on the waiver wire.

Bush recorded a scoreless seventh inning Saturday, working around a hit and striking out two during the win against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was recently removed from the closer role but continued to prove he can rebound. Alex Claudio wrapped up the 5-2 win with a two-inning appearance, but he gave up a run. Bush now has twirled three straight shutout assignments since he lost the saves gig. This recent rediscovery of his skills could help him work back into manager Jeff Banister's good graces soon, considering the skipper hasn't yet named a concrete replacement at the bullpen's back end. If a fantasy opponent hastily dropped him, Bush could wind up a gift from the waiver wire in the second half.

Bush tossed a scoreless ninth inning in Monday's 7-5 loss to the Red Sox in 11 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Since being pulled from closing duties following a June 30 implosion against the White Sox, Bush has been solid in two relief appearances, tossing two hitless innings and striking out two batters. Manager Jeff Banister hasn't named a replacement at closer and is expected to go with a committee that includes Bush until one arm emerges as the best option, but the right-hander's chances of reclaiming the role seemingly increased Monday in light of his strong outing as well as the placement of Keone Kela (biceps) on the 10-day disabled list.

Bush has been removed from the closer role, effective Saturday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers are moving to a closer-by-committee situation in the short term, although the thought is that Keone Kela (shoulder soreness) will get the ninth inning duties once he is fully healthy. Bush suffered his fifth blown save of the season Friday, and while he could eventually regain a late-inning role, the Rangers are going focus on getting him right by using him in lower leverage situations for now.

Bush gave up three runs on four hits in the ninth inning while recording only one out to blow his fifth save of the season in Friday's 8-7 loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old made for a powerful redemption story earlier in the year when he was named the Rangers' closer, but Bush has now blown three of his last five save opportunities and could be about to lose his spot. With Keone Kela battling shoulder soreness, though, it might be Jose Leclerc and not Kela who bumps Bush aside.

Bush allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to pick up his 10th save of the season in a 2-1 win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

After a couple of rough outings last week, Bush has settled down and converted his last two save chances. The 31-year-old will need to keep pitching well if he wants to maintain his hold on the Rangers' closing job as Keone Kela continues to lock down the eighth inning in front of him.

Bush converted his save opportunity Sunday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Although Bush blew his last two save chances, most recently against the Yankees on Friday, he shut the Yankees down for his ninth save of 2017 Sunday. He struck out two batters, allowed one hit and threw 17 strikes out of 21 pitches.

Bush blew his second consecutive save, allowing a solo home run to Brett Gardner on Friday night when asked to protect a 1-0 lead.

EDGE Analysis

He's now allowed runs in four of his last seven appearances, with four homers allowed in the same stretch. Bush's role is still relatively secure, but Keone Kela has been solid in an eighth inning role and could pose a threat if Bush's struggles continue much longer.

Bush (2-2) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks during the ninth inning of Monday's loss to Toronto. It was his third blown save of the season.

EDGE Analysis

There have been a few hiccups, but Bush's season-long numbers are solid: 2.88 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 9.7 K/9. Add his eight saves on 11 attempts, and he checks out as a mid-tier closer in the majority of fantasy settings going forward. With the closer carousel the Rangers have been riding since Joe Nathan left the club following the 2013 campaign, Bush could also have a reasonably long leash.

Bush threw 1.1 scoreless innings Tuesday in Houston, allowing a hit and striking out one en route to his eighth save.

EDGE Analysis

He's now successfully recorded two straight saves after struggling in three consecutive appearances, so it looks like Bush is back on the right track. Unless he forces their hand, the Rangers won't take his closing job away from him.