The Texas Rangers’ lineup took a hit Wednesday when shortstop Corey Seager landed on the injured list. Their starting rotation, though, is close to a boost. Rangers right-handed starting pitcher Jack Leiter threw 4⅔ scoreless innings in a minor league rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock Tuesday night and rejoined the big league club Wednesday at Sutter Health Park.

The Rangers' starting rotation has been one of the best in baseball, with a 3.23 ERA entering Tuesday night’s matchup with the A’s. That number could only get better soon. Rookie Jack Leiter made a rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday,