Rangers' Jordan Lyles: Will follow opener Friday

Lyles will follow opener Luis Garcia in Friday's game against the Athletics, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Lyles was originally expected to start the series opener, but now the right-hander will serve as the primary pitcher after Garcia opens the tilt. The Rangers utilized the same strategy Sept. 1, with the tandem combining to allow three runs over six innings in a win over Houston.