Rangers manager Jeff Banister said that Leclerc (finger) would be reevaluated Friday before the team determines whether to activate him from the 10-day disabled list or extend his rehab assignment, Sam Butler of MLB.com reports.
Leclerc, who has been out since May 8 with a bruise on his right index finger, has made a pair of relief appearances for Double-A Frisco, covering two scoreless innings and striking out three batters. The right-hander noted after the outings that he feels as though he's ready to come back, so unless he experiences some renewed soreness as Friday's series opener with the Astros approaches, it's expected that Leclerc will be available out of the Rangers bullpen. After compiling a 2.31 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 18 strikeouts in 11.2 innings prior to hitting the DL, Leclerc should immediately settle into a high-leverage role in front of closer Matt Bush.