Miles Mikolas was blasted for nine runs and 12 hits in 3 1/3 innings by the Astros on Monday. Mikolas gave up six singles and a triple during a six-run second inning. He survived that and pitched a scoreless third, but he was done after a couple of little singles and a three-run homer in the fourth. Perhaps Mikolas will get one more chance to impress the Rangers, but if he's going to prove useful in the majors, it's more likely to happen out of the pen.

Miles Mikolas got a no-decision in his first major league start, allowing three runs over 5 1/3 innings as the Rangers fell to the Orioles in a rain-soaked game on Wednesday. Mikolas had made 27 relief appearances for the Rangers over the last two seasons, but this was his first major league start (and his 2014 debut). The right-hander allowed seven hits -- including a solo home run to Adam Jones -- while walking two and striking out four. Mikolas took the place of Joe Saunders, who was designated for assignment, in the rotation. He'll match up against the Astros at home in his next start.

Rangers recalled RHP Miles Mikolas from Triple-A Round Rock. He'll take the place of Joe Saunders on the active roster and will slide into the rotation to start Wednesday against the Orioles. It will be his first major league start and he's not a fantasy option for the assignment. As a result of the change in the rotation, Nick Tepesch will have his next start pushed back to Friday against the Mets.

Rangers recalled RHP Miles Mikolas from Triple-A Round Rock. He'll take the place of Joe Saunders on the active roster and will slide into the rotation to start Wednesday against the Orioles. It will be his first major league start and he's not a fantasy option for the assignment. As a result of the change in the rotation, Nick Tepesch will have his next start pushed back to Friday against the Mets.

Rangers optioned RHP Miles Mikolas to Triple-A Round Rock. Mikolas was up for a few days but didn't appear in a game. He'll return to a 3.38 ERA in eight innings at Round Rock.

Rangers recalled RHP Miles Mikolas from Triple-A Round Rock. Mikolas will take the roster spot of Matt Harrison, who is facing another lengthy DL stay due to back injuries. The right-hander has a 3.38 ERA in eight innings with Round Rock this season.

Miles Mikolas has been cleared to resume throwing after exams revealed no structural damage in his pitching elbow. Mikolas had a solid season in 2013, posting a 3.25 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 40/17 K/BB ratio in 61 innings of relief at Triple-A Tucson. Unless he has an outstanding spring, he's unlikely to crack the Opening Day bullpen.

Miles Mikolas is nursing some soreness in his pitching elbow. The Rangers are monitoring the situation but haven't offered more details at this point. Even if healthy, Mikolas probably is a long shot to crack the Rangers' Opening Day roster.

Rangers acquired RHP Miles Mikolas from the Pirates for 1B Chris McGuiness. Mikolas posted a decent 3.25 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 40/17 K/BB ratio in 61 innings of relief this past season for the Padres' Triple-A affiliate. He was traded to the Pirates in late November but is now headed to Texas. The right-hander will compete for a bullpen job.

Pirates acquired RHP Miles Mikolas and OF Jaff Decker from the Padres in exchange for OF Alex Dickerson. Mikolas was designated for assignment by San Diego last week. The 25-year-old right-hander had a decent 3.25 ERA and 40/17 K/BB ratio in 61 innings this past summer at the Triple-A level and could factor into the Pirates' bullpen mix at some point in 2014.