Volquez was placed on the 45-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain.

EDGE Analysis

Volquez was relatively effective out of the Rangers' bullpen to begin the season, but he should miss the rest of the regular season as a result of his oblique injury. It's certainly a devastating blow for the 37-year-old, who also missed most of the 2019 campaign with an elbow injury. He had initially intended to retire following the 2019 season, so it's safe to wonder if Volquez will take the mound in the majors again.

Volquez (1-1) earned the win Tuesday against the Mariners after pitching one-third of an inning, allowing one hit and striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

Volquez only needed five pitches (four strikes) to get the win, as he allowed a single to Kyle Seager before striking out Austin Nola to close out the fifth inning. This was Volquez's fifth scoreless outing in seven appearances this season, but he still owns a 6.35 ERA in 5.2 innings in 2020.

Volquez (0-1) allowed three earned runs on a hit and two walks in one-third of an inning, taking the loss versus the Athletics on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Volquez loaded the bases with two walks and a single, then retired Robbie Grossman via a popout. Jesse Chavez was summoned to relieve Volquez, and it was Chavez who gave up the walk-off grand slam to Stephen Piscotty, but Volquez was stuck with the loss. The 37-year-old Volquez was recently mentioned as a closer candidate to replace Jose Leclerc (shoulder), but Tuesday's performance in a non-save situation could take him out of consideration in the short term.

Texas manager Chris Woodward is leaning toward Volquez and Jonathan Hernandez as replacements for closer Jose Leclerc (shoulder), T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Woodward is not designating one reliever to replace Leclerc, who is on the 45-day injured list, and will roll with a committee of arms. "The one thing I told this group from day one is there are no roles," Woodward said. "We don't have the luxury of saying we are going to put you in a role. I trust guys with experience, you look at Edinson Volquez. Jonathan Hernandez with his stuff, kind of come to mind. Those two guys could maybe take on that role." In addition to Volquez and Hernandez, the manager has Nick Goody, Ian Gibault and Brett Martin as candidates.

Volquez was informed Saturday that he'll be on the roster for Opening Day, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After dealing with an elbow injury that sidelined him for most of 2019, Volquez signed a minor-league deal with the Rangers during the offseason. He apparently impressed enough in camp to earn a spot in the Rangers' bullpen to begin the season. The 37-year-old is unlikely to be used in high-leverage situations as a reliever, but he could be an option to fill in as a starter at some point if injuries occur.

The Rangers added Volquez to their 60-man roster pool Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Volquez and Juan Nicasio both joined the 60-man pool, bringing the Rangers' total to 57 men. The veteran right-hander missed a majority of the 2019 season with an elbow injury, as he logged a 6.75 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over 16 innings. Volquez was signed as an amateur free agent by the Rangers in 2001; 19 years later he will give Texas everything he's got left in the tank, though his days are likely numbered.

Volquez signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Thursday as a non-roster invitee.

EDGE Analysis

Volquez was sidelined for much of the 2019 campaign with an elbow injury, as he logged a 6.75 ERA with a 10:12 K:BB over 16 innings. The 36-year-old has been slightly more effective in the past and will get a chance to work in big-league camp during spring training. It wouldn't be surprising to see Volquez in the majors at some point in 2020, though his best days are likely behind him.

Volquez will open Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Volquez has given up just two runs in 6.2 innings since returning from an elbow injury at the start of September, though his 3:3 K:BB isn't particularly encouraging. Ariel Jurado is expected to follow him Tuesday.

Volquez will open Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Volquez was activated from the injured list Sunday, and he'll toss the first inning or so before making way for the primary pitcher, Ariel Jurado.

Volquez (elbow) was reinstated off the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday's 11-3 loss to the Mariners. He issued one walk and struck out a batter in a scoreless inning of relief.

EDGE Analysis

Volquez broke camp as a member of the Texas rotation but lasted just two starts before being shut down with a serious right elbow sprain. Rather than undergoing another procedure on his elbow, Volquez opted to treat the injury through rest and rehab, which kept the door open for him to return in 2019 as a reliever. He was able to meet that goal and got the job done Sunday, but the Rangers probably won't summon him from the bullpen on too many more occasions in September with the 36-year-old already acknowledging that he plans to retire at the end of the season.