<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/texas-rangers/rangers-news-kumar-rocker-triple-a-return');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker returns to Triple-A mound after long developmental absence');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Kumar-Rocker-.jpg"><figcaption>Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker returns to Triple-A mound after long developmental absence</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-18T22:56:14-07:00">September 18th, 10:56pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-18T22:56:14-07:00">September 18th, 10:56pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Texas Rangers got a much-needed development Thursday night as <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/texas-rangers/rangers-news-rocker-move-martin-update">right-hander Kumar Rocker returned</a> to the Triple-A Round Rock Express after a six-week absence. It marked his first outing since August 7, as the highly regarded prospect continues working back from mechanical adjustments that sidelined him during a crucial point in the season.</p><p>Rocker’s return adds intrigue to the Rangers’ pitching depth, especially with the team sitting at 79-74 and clinging to faint postseason hopes. Entering the night just five games back in the AL West and four behind in the Wild Card race, Texas needs every available arm. And his performance could soon push him back into the major league conversation.</p><p>According to DLLS Sports’ Jeff Wilson, the former Vanderbilt ace was solid in limited action during his return. Wilson posted to X (formerly known as Twitter), <a href="https://x.com/JeffWilsonTXR/status/1968882395286757463" rel="noopener">offering insight into the outing</a> for those watching Rocker closely.</p><p>“Kumar Rocker allows one run on two hits and a walk over 2 1/3 innings for Triple A Round Rock in his return to game action. Threw 40 pitches.”</p><p>The return follows a six-week developmental phase in which the 25-year-old focused exclusively on bullpen sessions to refine his release point and sharpen his fastball angle. The right-handed pitcher’s 2025 campaign has been marked by inconsistency, as he continues working to translate his tools into sustained results. So far, he holds a 4-5 record with a 5.74 ERA and 56 strikeouts over 14 MLB appearances in the 2025 season.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/texas-rangers/rangers-nightmare-scenario-2025-mlb-playoffs">With the Rangers’ playoff chase on thin ice</a> and rotation depth tested by injury, his presence at Triple-A could make him a late-season option if the club remains in the hunt. Rocker’s next outing may determine whether he earns a call-up during the team’s upcoming series against the Miami Marlins, or remains a project heading into next spring.</p><p>Whether he becomes a playoff x-factor or a name penciled into next year’s plans, Rocker’s return to the mound is a pivotal development in both his career arc and the Rangers’ 2025 season outlook.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker returns to Triple-A mound after long developmental absence

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/texas-rangers/rangers-news-rocker-move-martin-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rangers’ Kumar Rocker sent down as Chris Martin rejoins bullpen');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Kumar-Rocker-delivers-a-pitch-against-Mariners.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Rangers’ Kumar Rocker sent down as Chris Martin rejoins bullpen</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-05T15:53:29-07:00">June 5th, 3:53pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-05T15:56:54-07:00">June 5th, 3:56pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/texas-rangers/rangers-news-rangers-makes-2-important-pitching-roster-moves">Texas Rangers made key pitching adjustments</a> Wednesday, signaling a balance between short-term goals and long-term development. As part of the latest roster moves by Texas, highly regarded prospect Kumar Rocker was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock, while veteran reliever Chris Martin was activated from the 15-day injured list.</p><p>This strategic <a href="https://x.com/TXRangersPR" rel="noopener">shuffle indicates</a> a win-now mindset, leaning on proven arms like Martin rather than banking on unproven MLB talent. The Rocker demotion is less about failure and more about readiness.</p><p>The news was confirmed by an announcement that came directly from the Rangers’ public relations team on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p><p>“The Texas Rangers today announced that RHP Chris Martin has been activated from the 15-day Injured List and RHP Kumar Rocker has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock.”</p><p>Rocker, once among the most highly touted pitching prospects in baseball, has battled both injuries and inconsistency throughout his development. Though his upside remains considerable, the Rangers appear to believe that consistent innings at the Triple-A level will help him refine his command and build pitch efficiency. The move allows him to continue progressing without the immediate pressure of performing at the major league level.</p><p>On the flip side, the Martin injury update brings much-needed relief to a taxed bullpen. Martin, 39, exited a game in May after experiencing elbow tightness. After rehab and medical evaluations, he has been deemed ready for game action.</p><p>The return of the right-handed reliever brings valuable postseason experience and a steady presence to high-leverage situations for . With the bullpen plagued by injuries and inconsistency all season, his comeback offers a crucial boost in bullpen stability.</p><p>With the season nearing its halfway point, roster moves like these define a team’s direction. If the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/texas-rangers/rangers-rumors-what-texas-seriously-considering-closer-role">Rangers are serious</a> contenders, they’ll need veteran arms like Martin in the clutch. Meanwhile, Rocker’s path to the majors isn’t closed — just paused.</p><p>This roster decision reflects a calculated approach. The Rangers are showing fans they can simultaneously compete and develop. Martin’s experience could solidify the pen, while Rocker continues to build momentum in the minors.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rangers’ Kumar Rocker sent down as Chris Martin rejoins bullpen

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rangers-news-kumar-rocker-gets-100-real-following-strong-mlb-debut');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rangers’ Kumar Rocker gets 100% real following strong MLB debut');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rangers-Kumar-Rocker.jpg"></figure><h1>Rangers’ Kumar Rocker gets 100% real following strong MLB debut</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-13T07:57:19-07:00">September 13th, 7:57am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-13T07:57:19-07:00">September 13th, 7:57am</time><address><a>Sam DiGiovanni</a>Sam DiGiovanni started at ClutchPoints as an associate editor in 2021 and became the site's Philadelphia 76ers beat reporter ahead of the 2022-23 season. He graduated from Marist College in May of 2022 and has written for TheKnicksWall.com and CenterFieldMarist.com in the past.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the Texas Rangers wind down a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-corey-seager-to-undergo-familiar-surgery-amid-injury-concern">disappointing 2024 MLB season</a>, all they have to look forward to is Jacob deGrom’s season debut and thinking of ways to bounce back in 2024. Right before deGrom takes to the mound, rookie pitcher Kumar Rocker made his first start in the big leagues. It went well. He could be a huge part of their future.</p><p>Rocker’s journey to the MLB has featured plenty of twists and turns. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 38th round of the 2018 draft and by the New York Mets with the 10th overall pick three years later. But he didn’t stick around with a franchise until the Rangers selected him with the third overall pick in the 2022 draft. The 24-year-old worked his way up the minor-league ranks this season and contributed to a win in his first taste of MLB action.</p><p>After his debut in a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners, Rocker discussed the feeling of his start and what he’ll remember the most about it.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kumar Rocker speaks after his MLB debut!! 📸<a href="https://twitter.com/Rangers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rangers</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StraightUpTX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StraightUpTX</a> <a href="https://t.co/MxqAr2Vqmy">pic.twitter.com/MxqAr2Vqmy</a></p><p>— Bally Sports Southwest (@BallySportsSW) <a href="https://twitter.com/BallySportsSW/status/1834453701324628381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“Just staying in the game, working with runners on, little things like that,” Rocker said of what he’s most proud of with his debut. “Got some things to work on but [I’ll] keep going at it.”</p><h2><b>Kumar Rocker makes MLB debut in Rangers win</b></h2><p>Rocker allowed two singles to start his day, putting two runners in scoring positions, but got out of the jam with strikeouts against Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena, two of the Mariners’ best hitters, and a lineout.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kumar Rocker, 85mph Slider and 97mph Fastball, Overlay. <a href="https://t.co/8pJPBjtLPe">pic.twitter.com/8pJPBjtLPe</a></p><p>— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) <a href="https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/1834424238473703768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>After facing the minimum amount of batters in the second inning and keeping runners from advancing past second base in the third, Rocker surrendered a solo home run to Justin Turner in the fourth inning. The veteran slugger hit it hard and far but T-Mobile Park was one of just eight ballparks where his ball <a href="https://x.com/homerunreport/status/1834422733645435192" rel="noopener">would have gone yard</a>. Rocker sat down the other three batters he faced that inning.</p><p>The final stat line for Rocker: 74 pitches (47 strikes), 4.0 innings, one (earned) run, three hits, two walks, seven strikeouts. He begins his MLB career with a 2.25 ERA. Being in the MLB and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-kumar-rocker-excited-mlb-promotion-jack-leiter-reunion">reuniting with college teammate</a> Jack Leiter will be a great way to ride out the remainder of the baseball season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2025 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
39	9.00	20	2.08	0

2025 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
39	9.00	20	2.08	0

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