25 Josh Lindblom, SP

Rangers starter Josh Lindblom surrendered four runs on five hits while striking out two in six innings of a 6-1 loss Saturday afternoon against the Blue Jays.

Lindblom (0-2) has allowed three runs or more in each of his first three starts. He has a 5.94 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP. The right-hander is scheduled to make his next start Thursday at home against Oakland.

Rangers manager Ron Washington told MLB.com Tuesday that pitcher Josh Lindblom will stay in the rotation and start Saturday against the Blue Jays. The right-hander gave up three earned runs over six innings and did not factor in the decision Monday.

"I'm still here, that's a good sign," Lindblom said. "I just come to the field, go through my routine and prepare for my next start like I'll be here."

Rangers starter Josh Lindblom retired the final 10 batters he faced Monday at home against the Indians. Unfortunately, he left with the score tied at three runs apiece and settled for a no-decision.

Lindblom gave up three earned runs on five hits and a walk over six solid innings. He threw 101 pitches and struck out six. His ERA is at 5.91 after his second career start. His record remains 0-1, as he dropped his first outing against Oakland with four runs allowed over 4 2/3 innings.

Lindblom definitely showed a big improvement in his second outing. The 25-year-old could start Saturday against Toronto, though manager Ron Washington said after the game it is too early to tell if he'll get another start.

The Rangers recalled pitcher Josh Lindblom from Triple-A Round Rock Sunday after placing starting pitcher Alexi Ogando on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury. Lindblom will start Monday against the Indians, if he isn't used out of the bullpen Sunday.

Lindblom was rocked in his only start for Texas May 20, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks in 4 2/3 innings. He took the loss as Oakland beat Texas, 9-2.

Rangers pitcher Josh Lindblom was scratched from a scheduled minor-league start Saturday, the Dallas Morning News reports. Lindblom could be a candidate to fill in for the Rangers Monday should scheduled starter Alexi Ogando be unable to pitch due to his biceps injury.

Lindblom's only start with the Rangers this season came against the A's on May 20, when he surrendered four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work and took the loss.