Rangers activate LHP Cody Bradford in return from elbow surgery

Sep 25, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cody Bradford (61) pitches the ball against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images The Texas Rangers activated left-hander Cody Bradford for the first time since internal brace surgery on his left elbow over a year ago and placed left-hander MacKenzie Gore on the paternity list. Bradford, 28, will start Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants after last pitching in the major leagues on Sept. 25, 2024. After making his major league debut in 2023, Bradford has a 10-6 record with a 4.28 ERA in 34 appearances (21 starts). Gore, 27, is 6-9 with a 4.55 ERA in 24 starts during his first season with Texas. Over five major league seasons, he is 32-50 with a 4.26 ERA in 129 appearances (126 starts) for the San Diego Padres (2022), Washington Nationals (2023-25) and Rangers. He was an All-Star with the Nationals last season. --Field Level Media