Irwin was released by the Rangers on Friday, MLB.com reports. Irwin pitched in one game with the Rangers, allowing three runs in four innings of work. He spent most of the season with Triple-A Indianapolis where he accumulated a 8.72 ERA and 1.75 Whip over 21.2 innings. The 27 year-old will now need to look for work elsewhere.

Rangers optioned RHP Phil Irwin to Triple-A Round Rock. Irwin started in place of Nick Martinez (side) on Tuesday and allowed three runs over four innings against the Astros. The Rangers have called up Matt West to take his place on the active roster.

Phil Irwin gave up three runs on six hits over four innings in a season-debut loss to the Astros on Tuesday. Irwin walked two and struck out two, and he surrendered a home run to George Springer among his six hits allowed. It was the first major league start this year for the 28-year-old, and even if he sticks around he's not likely to be worth much to fantasy teams.

Rangers recalled RHP Phil Irwin from Triple-A Round Rock.Irwin will start Tuesday against the Astros in place of Nick Martinez, who has landed on the disabled list with a left side injury. Irwin has posted good numbers this year at Triple-A but he's not a great fantasy bet.

Rangers recalled RHP Phil Irwin from Triple-A Round Rock. Irwin will start Tuesday against the Astros in place of Nick Martinez, who was placed on the disabled list with a left side injury. Irwin has posted good numbers this year at Triple-A but he's not a great fantasy bet.

The Rangers will call up right-hander Phil Irwin to start Tuesday against the Astros. He'll start in place of Nick Martinez, who is dealing with soreness in his left side. Irwin was claimed off waivers from the Pirates in late May and owns a 2.41 ERA and 39/18 K/BB ratio over his first 33 2/3 innings with Triple-A Round Rock. He's not a fantasy option.

Rangers claimed RHP Phil Irwin off waivers from the Pirates; assigned him to Triple-A Round Rock. Irwin was designated for assignment by the Pirates last Thursday after posting an 8.72 ERA in 21 2/3 innings at Triple-A Indianapolis. The 27-year-old righty will be organizational relief depth for the Rangers.

Pirates designated RHP Phil Irwin for assignment. Irwin was sporting an ugly 8.72 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 21 2/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. The 27-year-old righty is now off the Pirates' 40-man roster.

Pirates optioned RHP Phil Irwin to Triple-A Indianapolis. Irwin was in the majors for just over 24 hours and did not make a relief appearance for the Pirates.

Pirates recalled RHP Phil Irwin from Triple-A Indianapolis. Irwin has an ugly 9.00 ERA and 15/10 K/BB ratio over 18 innings in Triple-A this season, but the Pirates need a fresh arm for their bullpen. We don't expect him to stick around for long.