Rangers' Mike Hauschild: Named to Opening Day roster

Hauschild has made the Rangers' Opening Day roster, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

It's still unclear what capacity the team expects to use Hauschild in. With a starting rotation decimated by injuries, he could very well find himself as the fifth starter to open the season or see use as a long-relief specialist. Manager Jeff Banister has insisted upon carrying eight or nine arms in the bullpen, so even if Hauschild misses out on a starting role he could remain with the team for an extended period.