Frieri had his contract purchased from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Frieri will take the place of Andrew Cashner (oblique) on the active roster, while Peter O'Brien was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man for him. Between Triple-A Round Rock and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season, Frieri compiled a 2.86 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 22 innings before earning his first major-league call-up since 2015. The 31-year-old's previous big-league experience could afford him some decent opportunities in a struggling Rangers' bullpen.