ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Neftali Feliz is back in the bullpen for the Texas Rangers.
The Rangers activated their hard-throwing closer from the disabled list Friday before the opener of their weekend series against the New York Yankees.
Feliz last pitched for the Rangers on April 20 before going on the DL with right shoulder inflammation. He pitched an inning for Double-A Frisco on Wednesday night.
Texas optioned catcher Taylor Teagarden to Triple-A Round Rock.
In eight appearances before being sidelined, Feliz had five saves in five chances with a 1.08 ERA.
Feliz set a major league rookie record with 40 saves last season when Texas went to its first World Series. The right-hander was the AL rookie of the year.
