Joe Saunders allowed seven hits and three runs -- two earned -- over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the Indians on Sunday. Saunders walked four without striking out a single batter in the loss. The southpaw is 0-2 with a 3.60 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in four starts this year, and he can be ignored for the purpose of fantasy baseball. He'll face his former club, the Mariners, in Seattle on Saturday.

Joe Saunders allowed two runs while giving up 10 hits over six innings in a loss to the Orioles on Tuesday. Saunders was by no means great, but he wasn't the reason the Rangers lost on Tuesday -- after his exit, the bullpen surrendered six runs in the eighth inning. The southpaw walked one and struck out two in his time on the mound. Through three starts with the club, Saunders has a 3.68 ERA and an ugly 1.84 WHIP with 12 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings of work. He'll face the Indians on Sunday.

Joe Saunders got the no-decision, tossing five shutout innings as the Rangers defeated the Twins 1-0 on Wednesday. Saunders, making his return to the mound after a stint on the disabled list, was quite effective, limiting the Twins to five hits and two walks while striking out six. The lefty is taking Scott Baker's spot in the rotation. While Saunders pitched well, he's risky in all fantasy formats. He'll take the mound against the Orioles at home in his next start.

Rangers activated LHP Joe Saunders from the 15-day disabled list. Saunders will join the Rangers' starting rotation on Wednesday against the Twins after missing several weeks with a left ankle injury. He's not a good fantasy bet.

Rangers manager Ron Washington announced Saturday that Joe Saunders will replace Scott Baker in the Rangers rotation. Saunders will be activated from the disabled list to start on Wednesday against the Twins in Minnesota. He has seen improved velocity during his minor league rehab stint, but still makes for a questionable streaming option in all fantasy formats. Scott Baker will return to a long relief role in the Rangers bullpen.

The Rangers haven't decided whether Joe Saunders (ankle) will make another rehab start. Saunders tossed seven innings of one-run ball in his last rehab outing and proclaimed himself healthy and ready to rejoin the Rangers. "I can't imagine another rehab outing would be in the picture," Saunders said. The lefty status will likely be determined based on how Scott Baker fares during Friday's start against the Tigers. If he pitches well, he'll remain in the rotation and Saunders will likely get another rehab start. If Baker struggles, Saunders could replace him in the rotation next week.

Joe Saunders (ankle) could take Robbie Ross' spot in the rotation next week. Saunders is making a rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, possibly putting him in line to rejoin the Rangers' rotation on May 20. The lefty could also be an option to replace Martin Perez (elbow), who could be headed to the DL. Saunders has been out since early April with a stress fracture in his left ankle.

The Rangers have told Joe Saunders (ankle) that they want him to prepare for a spot in the bullpen. Saunders, who landed on the disabled list in early April with a bruised left ankle, threw four innings Tuesday in his first rehab start with Double-A Frisco. The southpaw is expected to make more appearances in the minors as he prepares for his new role.

Joe Saunders (ankle) worked four innings in an extended spring training game on Friday. The veteran southpaw threw 46 pitches in the session. He's scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment next week. With Matt Harrison and Colby Lewis back, it's unlikely that there will be a rotation spot ready for Saunders once he's cleared to return.

Joe Saunders (ankle) will throw three innings and/or 50 pitches Friday in an extended spring training game. Saunders felt some renewed pain in his left ankle during a bullpen session earlier this month but is ready to ramp things back up again. He should be ready for activated in early May but might not have a rotation spot waiting for him.