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Dodgers' Austin Bibens-Dirkx: Gets minors deal from Dodgers
Austin Bibens-Dirkx signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.The 36-year-old right-hander will report to Triple-A Oklahoma City and is expected to work out of the bullpen. Bibens-Dirkx previously made 37 appearances (12 starts) for the Rangers between the 2017 and 2018 seasons, posting a 5.27 ERA.
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Austin Bibens-Dirkx: Released by Texas
The Rangers released Austin Bibens-Dirkx on Monday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.After beginning the 2019 season in the Chinese Professional Baseball League, Bibens-Dirkx resurfaced in affiliated ball last June, making eight starts for the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate at Nashville. He was expected to report back to Triple-A to begin 2020, but with the COVID-19 pandemic putting the minor-league season at risk, Texas elected to move on from the 35-year-old instead.
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Rangers' Austin Bibens-Dirkx: Back with Rangers
Austin Bibens-Dirkx has signed a contract to return to the Texas Rangers, and he will start for Triple-A Nashville on Saturday night, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.Bibens-Dirkx signed a contract with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League during the offseason, but he has decided to return stateside and rejoin his former club. Bibens-Dirkx started six games for the Rangers in both of the last two seasons, so he should garner consideration if the club decides to add a starter from the minor-league ranks.
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Austin Bibens-Dirkx: Heading overseas
Austin Bibens-Dirkx (knee) has signed a contract with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League in Taiwan, Joey Hayden of the Dallas Morning Star reports.Bibens-Dirkx confirmed the signing on his Instagram account, along with the news that he and his wife are expecting a child. He underwent offseason knee surgery, but that has not impacted his offseason throwing program -- he's posted a few videos of him throwing to his Instagram page. The 33-year-old right-hander spent more than a decade in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut for the Rangers in 2017. In 52 appearances (12 starts) with Texas, Bibens-Dirkx went 7-5 with a 5.27 ERA over 114.1 innings.
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Rangers' Austin Bibens-Dirkx: Outrighted from 40-man roster
Austin Bibens-Dirkx was outrighted from the Texas Rangers' 40-man roster Friday and is expected to elect free agency.The club also removed Clayton Blackburn, Brandon Mann, Carlos Perez and Ryan Rua from the 40-man roster, clearing up a few spots for younger prospects to be protected from the Rule 5 draft. Bibens-Dirkx underwent left knee surgery to repair partially torn cartilage in mid-September, though he's expected to be ready for spring training.
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Rangers' Austin Bibens-Dirkx: Undergoes season-ending knee surgery
Austin Bibens-Dirkx underwent season-ending surgery to repair partially torn cartilage in his left knee Wednesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.The 33-year-old will finish the season with a 6.20 ERA in 45 innings. He's expected to be ready to go by the start of spring training.
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Rangers' Austin Bibens-Dirkx: Rejoining Rangers
Austin Bibens-Dirkx will be recalled by the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.The 33-year-old has thrown 41 innings for the Rangers this season, making six starts and four relief appearances. He hasn't had much success, posting a 6.59 ERA. While he doesn't walk many batters (5.9 percent), he also doesn't strike out enough (16.1 percent) or keep the ball on the ground (64.1 percent groundball rate). He'll likely be a low-leverage reliever for the Rangers down the stretch.
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Rangers' Austin Bibens-Dirkx: Sent to Triple-A
The Texas Rangers optioned Austin Bibens-Dirkx to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.His demotion opens a spot on the active roster for Drew Hutchison, who was signed by the Rangers ahead of a scheduled start Sunday against the Orioles. Bibens-Dirkx made four appearances out of the bullpen during his latest stint with the Rangers, surrendering 16 earned runs and 17 hits and two walks over seven frames.
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Rangers' Austin Bibens-Dirkx: Rejoins Rangers
Austin Bibens-Dirkx was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.Bibens-Dirkx served as a starter prior to the All-Star break but was sent down following his last start with the Texas Rangers on July 8. The 33-year-old will take a bullpen role this time around, but may be used as a spot starter if necessary.
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Rangers' Austin Bibens-Dirkx: Optioned to Triple-A
Austin Bibens-Dirkx was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.Newly acquired Cory Gearrin was added to the active roster as a corresponding move, as the Texas Rangers wanted to add a fresh reliever with Bibens-Drikx not expected to make another start before the All-Star break. Martin Perez (elbow) is expected to return and take that spot this weekend, but Bibens-Drikx will be on the short list of options to plug any rotation holes in the second half.
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