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Gray is going to miss the rest of the season with a nerve issue in his foot, so this is just a procedural move. It clears a spot on the 40-man roster, and the Rangers used it to select the contract of Sandro Fabian from Triple-A.

Gray is dealing with a nerve issue in his foot and will miss the rest of the season. The 32-year-old righty finishes the year with a pedestrian 4.47 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 86/28 K/BB ratio across 102 2/3 innings (23 appearances, 19 starts).

Gray was making his second start and third appearance since coming off the IL on Aug. 20. None of those outings have gone particularly well, but since his velocity is fine, he still might contribute in deeper formats next month. He’ll probably face the Angels next time out.

Gray gave up six hits, walked two and struck out one. He was making his first start since July 23rd, but didn’t last long on the mound. Maybe next time they’ll consider giving him a minor league rehab start or two. Gray gave up one run in the first inning, three in the second inning and three in the third inning. He was chased by a three-run home run off the bat of Jhonkensy Noel in the third inning before recording an out. Gray is 5-5 with a 4.22 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 81 strikeouts in 98 innings this year. The 32-year-old right-hander is set to face the White Sox on the road next week, which is one of the only matchups where he might be a usable streaming option in fantasy at this point.

The move comes just a few minutes prior to first pitch on Tuesday night as Gray rejoins Texas’ pitching mix after missing nearly one month recovering from a right groin strain. The 32-year-old righty, who holds a strong 3.73 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 78/23 K/BB ratio across 94 innings (20 appearances, 17 starts) this season, figures to operate in a versatile swingman-type role for the Rangers in the coming days.

Bochy did note that Gray will likely make an appearance out of the bullpen, likely against the Pirates, before rejoining the team’s rotation. Prior to landing on the injured list, Gray had compiled a 3.73 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and a 78/23 K/BB ratio over 94 frames in his first 20 appearances (17 starts). He’s worth a look in any leagues where he may have been dropped due to the injury.

Gray has been on the shelf since late July recovering from a right groin strain, so there’s a strong possibility he’s ready to get into minor league game action at some point in the near future. He’ll presumably return in a versatile swingman-type role for the Rangers once he’s ready.

Gray suffered the injury warming up for his start Sunday. The rehabbing Tyler Mahle will likely take Gray’s spot in the near future, though the Rangers might need a spot starter first. Dane Dunning is already taking over for the traded Michael Lorenzen.

Gray was unable to make it through his warmup pitches in the first inning before needing to leave. The right-hander will be evaluated further, but it’s worth pointing out that he missed time earlier in the campaign with a right groin strain.

No reason was given for why Gray didn’t pitch. The 32-year-old has been replaced by Jonathan Hernandez. There should be an update on why Gray is out shortly.