Right fielder
Right fielder Nelson Cruz, who had led most of the Rangers offensive production in the first month, injured his hamstring and was placed on the DL on April 27. The following day the Rangers optioned catcher Taylor Teagarden to AAA and recalled catcher Max Ramírez and outfielder Craig Gentry. Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia was removed form the 15-day DL and optioned to AAA as well.