Lewis allowed three runs, fueled by a pair of homers, over six innings in his season debut Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The long ball is no stranger to Lewis, but he was otherwise able to control the damage in his season debut after a shaky spring training.

Lewis allowed 23 hits and 15 earned runs in 16.1 innings this spring.

EDGE Analysis

Lewis' numbers from 2015 hide a declining K/9 rate and were greatly aided by a .291 BABIP, but he was able to pitch on a regular rotation this spring despite off-season knee surgery.

Lewis will start the Rangers' B game Saturday against the White Sox, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Stefan Stevenson reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has been progressing to bullpen sessions lately, so it is no surprise he will be ready to take the mound this weekend. Lewis will slot in at the back of the Rangers rotation to start the season if he can make it through camp healthy, and after tossing 204.2 innings with a 4.17 FIP last season, he projects as a quantity over quality option in really deep leagues.

Lewis (knee) was able to throw his bullpen session Friday as scheduled and dropped nearly 30 pounds this winter in an effort to keep him healthier for the upcoming season, the team's web site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lewis was among the more fortunate pitchers last year, managing a 17-win season despite pedestrian peripherals, but he will be looked upon to fill at spot at the back of the Texas rotation if healthy.

Lewis (knee) will throw his first bullpen session since undergoing knee surgery in October on Friday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Ranger had hoped to have Lewis ready at full strength for the start of spring training, but he'll be limited, initially, as he continues to rehab. An update should come following the session, but barring a setback this spring the Rangers expect to have Lewis available before Opening Day.

Lewis (knee) will be limited early in spring training, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lewis was originally expected to be fully ready for spring training after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in October, but now it appears that the Rangers will take the cautious approach and not rush him during spring training. That being said, the cautious approach should allow him to be fully healthy for the regular season barring any complications.

Lewis and the Rangers agreed on a one-year, $6 million contract Friday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

The deal is not official yet, as Lewis will need to pass a physical after undergoing surgery back in October to repair a torn meniscus. While that may not happen for a few weeks, Lewis is expected to be back with the Rangers, for whom he won 17 games over 33 starts last season. The veteran, who has been doing strengthening exercises of late, said he expects to be ready for the start of spring training.

Lewis got a thumbs up on his knee from his doctor and will be 100% for spring training, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lewis was expected to be good for spring training, but now he has a doctor's approval to confirm the speculation. The veteran went 17-9 with a 4.66 ERA and 1.24 WHIP last season, and it appears that his knee will not inhibit him from trying to continue these winning ways next season.

Lewis had surgery Friday on his left knee meniscus, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lewis wasn't limited at the end of the season, pitching three innings in relief in Game 4 of the ALDS, so the issue appears to just be a minor one. The 36-year-old figures to be back in time for the start of spring training.

Lewis struggled again Saturday, allowing five runs on six hits without walking a batter over four-plus innings while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

He escaped with a no-decision, although the Rangers eventually lost 11-10. Lewis has now had back-to-back rough starts to finish the regular season as the team tried to clinch the AL West.