Rangers manager Ron Washington acknowledged that Mike Adams (calf) could be sidelined several days. Adams was struck in the left calf by a line drive during an exhibition game Tuesday against Diablos Rojos of the Mexican League. He only suffered a contusion, but it's obviously affecting his ability to deliver pitches. The setup man should avoid the disabled list and be ready to make regular-season appearances by early next week.

Mike Adams suffered a bruised left calf on Tuesday. Adams was struck by a line drive during an exhibition game. The Rangers don't open their regular season schedule until Friday, so he should be able to make a full recovery in time. The 33-year-old setup man registered a stellar 1.47 ERA and 74/14 K/BB ratio in 73 2/3 innings last year between San Diego and Texas.

Mike Adams (groin) is expected to make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Dodgers. Adams was a couple of weeks behind the other pitchers in Rangers camp when he arrived in Surprise, Arizona due to offseason groin surgery. But he's caught up quickly and should be 100 percent come Opening Day.

Mike Adams (groin) has been cleared for all baseball activities after undergoing surgery in January. Adams will workout with the team next week and expects to be ''about a week or two behind'' when spring training begins. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Rangers have scheduled for him to throw his first bullpen session Tuesday or Wednesday.

Mike Adams (groin surgery) has begun playing long toss. Adams underwent surgery on January 3 and was given a timetable of 4-6 weeks before he returned to action. The long toss is the first step in the recovery process, and it's not clear when he might be able to begin throwing from a mound. He shouldn't need too many spring training appearances to be ready for the start of the season.

The Rangers and RHP Mike Adams avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.4 million contract. Adams sees a hefty raise from his $2.535 million salary from 2011 after posting a superb 1.47 ERA and 74/14 K/BB ratio in 73 2/3 innings between San Diego and Texas last season. One of the best set-up men in the game, the 33-year-old right-hander can become a free agent next offseason.

Mike Adams is expected to begin throwing sessions Monday after undergoing hernia surgery last week. Adams said he should be no more than a week behind other pitchers and that he is no longer experiencing pain following surgery. Coming off his best overall season in the majors last year, he'll serve as either the primary setup man or a seventh-inning pitcher for the Rangers in 2012.

Mike Adams underwent hernia surgery on Wednesday. The 33-year-old right-hander is going to be behind the other pitchers in Rangers camp when spring training opens, but he's expected to be back to 100 percent by Opening Day. Adams posted a superb 1.47 ERA and 74/14 K/BB ratio in 73 2/3 innings between San Diego and Texas last season. He's an elite setup man.

Mike Adams picked up the win in Game 2 of the World Series, tossing a scoreless ninth inning in Thursday's contest. With the Rangers trailing 1-0, Adams got the job done despite giving up a two-out single and walk. He earned his second win of the 2011 postseason when Texas put two on the board in the bottom of the inning. Adams now owns a 2.45 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in the playoffs.

Mike Adams tossed a scoreless 11th inning to earn the win in Monday's Game 2 ALCS contest. This is what the Rangers hoped for when they acquired Adams before this year's trade deadline. Although Adams has not been as dominant since joining the American League, he remains a premier reliever and a key component of the Rangers' postseason run.