Mendez did not make the Rangers' 30-man roster, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is still on the 40-man roster, so Mendez will likely be shuttled back and forth between the majors and the alternate training site this season.

Mendez (suspension) was reinstated by the Rangers on Wednesday and added to the 60-man roster.

EDGE Analysis

Mendez was suspended by Texas in March for seeing outside medical attention for shoulder inflammation, but he'll join the player pool ahead of the start of the abbreviated 2020 season. The 25-year-old pitched just 4.2 innings in the majors last season, and it's unclear whether he'll see any time with the big-league club this year.

Mendez (shoulder) was placed on the suspended list by the Rangers on Wednesday after seeing unauthorized outside medical attention, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mendez has been battling shoulder inflammation. His recovery timeline from that injury is not yet clear, and neither is the length that he'll be suspended. When available, it's far from guaranteed that he'll be pitching in the majors, as he did so for just 4.2 innings last season.

Mendez is dealing with shoulder inflammation, though the issue isn't considered serious, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The issue appears unrelated to the elbow injury that kept Mendez out for most of last season, during which he threw just 4.2 big-league innings.

Mendez (1-0) allowed one run on one hit while striking out six over 2.1 relief innings Saturday to pick up the win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Mendez entered the game early for starter Jonathan Hernandez, who was not stretched out enough to go longer than the 60 pitches he threw. This was Mendez's first appearance since being recalled from Triple-A Nashville, and he was used in a role that manager Chris Woodward is envisioning for the right-hander going forward. Primarily a starter in the minor leagues, Mendez will pitch as a multi-inning reliever whose stuff could play up in shorter stints. There was evidence of that Saturday when he struck out six of the eight batters he faced.

Mendez will throw out of the Rangers' bullpen in multiple-inning stints, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mendez, a one-time prospect as a starter, has slipped off the radar and spent most of the season recovering from a sprained ligament in his left elbow. Since his return, he's been used as a reliever, situations in which he can ramp up the fastball. "I'd like to see him in multiple-inning stints, two or three innings," manager Chris Woodward said. "His stuff looks good, he is throwing hard. It's intriguing because he has a really good arm and with the [shorter outings], the stuff plays up better. He has always had the plus changeup, but his fastball is in the mid-90s consistently." Indeed, the left-hander has struck out 27 over 18.1 innings in the minors this season, including a 15:2 K:BB in five appearances (7.1 innings) for Triple-A Nashville. Multi-inning relievers have become more valuable in baseball, and Mendez may have found a niche. He's eligible for the Rule 5 Draft in the offsesaon, so the Rangers need to determine if he's worth keeping.

Mendez was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

He has logged three straight scoreless appearances for the Sounds, although he gave up four runs in the outing before that stretch. Look for him to work as a reliever capable of getting more than three outs.

Mendez (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Mendez had been dealing with a sprained UCL in his elbow since mid-March. He's thrown 14 rehab innings, recording an ERA of 6.43. He could potentially feature in the big leagues at some point in September, though his career 6.28 ERA in 43 innings of work doesn't suggest he'll be much of an asset.

Mendez (elbow) was transferred to Triple-A Nashville to continue his rehab assignment.

EDGE Analysis

Mendez has been sidelined all season with a left elbow strain. The southpaw has already made seven rehab appearances across multiple affiliates, compiling a 4.91 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB in 11 innings. Mendez is trending towards rejoining the Rangers before the end of August, barring setbacks during his time with the Sounds.

Mendez (elbow) started a rehab assignment with the Arizona League Rangers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Mendez has been on the shelf since the beginning of the season due to a left elbow strain, but he's finally been given the green light to embark on a rehab stint. It remains to be seen whether he'll return this season, considering his lengthy stay on the shelf.