ARLINGTON, Texas — Cole Hamels was officially added to the Texas Rangers’ active roster on Saturday.
The three-time National League All-Star is scheduled to make his American League debut on Saturday night at home against the San Francisco Giants. In his last start for the Philadelphia Phillies, the 31-year-old left-hander no-hit the Chicago Cubs on July 25.
Hamels (6-7) was acquired in a seven-player trade that also brought left-handed reliever Jake Diekman to Texas. Diekman pitched in the Rangers’ win over the Giants on Friday night.
To make room on the roster for Hamels and Dyson, Texas optioned rookie right-hander Keone Kela to Double-A Frisco.
Rangers manager Jeff Banister said Kela, an Everett Community College alum, was being given a 10-day rest period. Kela has pitched 432/3 innings in 49 relief appearances.
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