Rangers pitcher Martin Perez is set to open the season in the rotation, so he doesn't have a ton to prove in spring training. He was a bit rusty in Saturday's spring debut against the Athletics, as he works his way back into game shape.
Perez allowed one run in two innings of work, though he allowed just one hit. He walked two batters and stuck out one in a game that would end in a 2-2 tie.
Perez is set to open the season in the majors for the first time in his career. He posted a 3.62 ERA in 124 1/3 innings in 20 starts in 2013.