Texas Rangers reliever Josh Sborz, who secured the final out of the 2023 World Series, is set to begin a rehabilitation assignment with the Frisco RoughRiders. Sborz will join the RoughRiders on Saturday, August 24th, as they face off against the San Antonio Missions, a San Diego Padres affiliate, at Riders Field.
Sborz was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 7th due to a rotator cuff strain and initially rehabbed with the RoughRiders before rejoining the Rangers. However, he was sidelined again on August 11th because of right shoulder fatigue. Over his four-season tenure with the Rangers, Sborz has made 16 appearances this year, achieving a 2-1 record with a 3.38 ERA.
During the 2023 season, Sborz ranked 11th among American League relievers with an impressive 11.35 strikeouts per nine innings (minimum 50 innings pitched in relief), the best mark for a Rangers pitcher since 2019. In the decisive game five of the 2023 World Series, Sborz was instrumental, securing the final seven outs without allowing a run and striking out four batters.
The RoughRiders’ game on August 24th also features promotions like Baseball in Paradise Night and Princess and Pirates Night, with a sword and wand giveaway for kids and the opportunity for them to run the bases after the game.
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