Rangers activate World Series closer Josh Sborz and put Dane Dunning on IL

By The Associated Press

Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux, front right, talks with starting pitcher Dane Dunning, left, as catcher Andrew Knizner, back right, looks on during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/John Froschauer]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers reliever Josh Sborz has been activated from the injured list after missing nearly two months because of a right rotator cuff strain. Sborz got the final seven outs in the Rangers’ World Series-clinching game last fall. The right-hander was 1-0 with a 1.69 ERA in seven appearances this season entering Friday’s game against Tampa Bay. Also Friday, the Rangers put right-hander Dane Dunning on the 15-day IL for the second time this season with right shoulder soreness.